Title:
Winged Liberty Head (Mercury) Dime
Description:
Obverse (front) of a United States Winged Liberty Head dime (commonly called a “Mercury dime”). The design shows Liberty facing left wearing a winged cap (wings symbolizing liberty of thought). Legends visible: “LIBERTY” around the rim and “IN GOD WE TRUST” at lower left. Date visible at lower right: 1941. A small monogram/initials (AW) appear near the right side of Liberty’s neck/truncation area (designer’s mark). Coin appears circulated with medium-to-heavy wear and dark gray toning typical of aged 90% silver U.S. coinage. This photo shows the obverse only; no mintmark can be confirmed from this side (mintmark for this type is on the reverse). Standard type specs for Mercury dime: 90% silver / 10% copper composition, reeded edge, about 17.9 mm diameter and 2.50 g weight.
Country:
United States
Year:
1941
Mintage:
175,090,000 (Philadelphia/no mint mark); 45,634,000 (Denver/D); 43,090,000 (San Francisco/S); 16,557 (Proof)
Material:
Silver
Denomination:
10¢
Weight:
2.5
Diameter:
17.9
Edge:
Reeded
Designers:
Adolph Alexander Weinman
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Date Added:
2025-12-27 12:03:21
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-12-27
Date Added:
2025-12-27 12:03:21
