Mercury Dimes 1916-1945

Known as the “Mercury Dime,” but the lady depicted on the obverse is actually Liberty. The wings crowning her cap are meant to symbolize liberty of thought. You will find the designers monogram AW to the right of neck.

Designer Adolf A. Weinman; weight 2.50 grams; composition: .900 silver, .100 copper; diameter 17.9 mm; reeded edge; mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco. Net weight: .07234 oz. pure silver.

1916-1929

1930-1939

1940-1945

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