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A dime defense differs from the nickel defense – from which it derives its name – in that it adds a sixth defensive back to the secondary. This sixth defensive back is called a "dimeback" (D). [2] The defense gets its name because a dime, worth ten cents, is the next step up in United States coin currency from a nickel, which is worth 5 cents.
Half Dime 15.5 mm 1.24 g 1794–1873 Dollar 15 mm 1.67 gr 1849–1889 $5 American Gold Eagle 16.5 mm 3.11 g 1986–present $10 American Platinum Eagle 16.5 mm 3.11 g 1997–present Three Cent 17.9 mm 1.94 g 1865-1889 Dime (Clad) 17.91 mm 2.268 g 1965–present Dime 17.9 mm 2.5 g 1796–1964 $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle 18 mm 4.2 g 1796–1929 Small ...
A nickel is a five-cent coin struck by the United States Mint. Composed of cupronickel (75% copper and 25% nickel), the piece has been issued since 1866. Its diameter is 0.835 inches (21.21 mm) and its thickness is 0.077 inches (1.95 mm). The silver half dime, equal to
[6] [7] [8] When a sixth defensive back is inserted, it is known as a "dime" package (4 CB, 1 SS, 1 FS). In rare instances when a seventh defensive back is inserted, it is known as a "quarter" package (5 CB, 1 SS, 1 FS or 4 CB, 2 SS, 1 FS). [9] As with offensive formations, there are many combinations that can be used to set up a defense.
This allowed the saved nickel metal to be shifted to industrial production of military supplies during World War II. Few of these are still found in circulation. Prior to 1965 and passage of the Coinage Act of 1965 the composition of the dime, quarter, half-dollar and dollar coins was 90% silver and 10% copper. The half-dollar continued to be ...
A rare dime with a glaring misprint that an Ohio family kept hidden for nearly four decades was sold at an auction for over $500,000. The coin, minted in 1975, features President Franklin D ...
The phrase "nickeled and dimed to death" is an apt description for how many of us, even if we budget for the big expenses, can end up with a flat wallet, thanks to the many smaller, unplanned-for ...
By extension, a formation with a sixth defensive back is called a "dime package" because it employs a second nickelback and the U.S. 10-cent dime coin is equal to two nickels. Although it is a rare occurrence, a team may also use seven or eight defensive backs on a play, as well.