United States Mercury Dime
Also known as: Winged Liberty Head Dime
Well documentedSupported by multiple reputable specialist catalogues or publications.
Period
1916–1945
Issuing entity
United StatesTen-cent coin of the United States designed by Adolph A. Weinman, showing a winged Liberty head commonly but inaccurately called Mercury.
Historical context
The type was replaced in 1946 by the Roosevelt dime.
Physical characteristics
- Metal
- Silver alloy
- Denomination
- Ten cents
Design
- Obverse
- Liberty wearing a winged cap
- Reverse
- Fasces and olive branch
- Designer
- Adolph Alexander Weinman
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Weight, fineness and diameter to be transcribed from a verified catalogue
- Date and mint mark inventory still required