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1916 D Mercury Dime AG 3 ICG 90% Silver 10c Coin SKU:I79871916 D Mercury Dime AG 3 ICG 90% Silver 10c Coin SKU:I7987
1916 D Mercury Dime AG 3 NGC 90% Silver 10c Coin SKU:I101581916 D Mercury Dime AG 3 NGC 90% Silver 10c Coin SKU:I10158
1916 D Mercury Dime AG 3 NGC 90% Silver 10c Coin SKU:I101591916 D Mercury Dime AG 3 NGC 90% Silver 10c Coin SKU:I10159
1916 D Mercury Dime AG 3 NGC 90% Silver 10c Coin SKU:I101601916 D Mercury Dime AG 3 NGC 90% Silver 10c Coin SKU:I10160
1916 D Mercury Dime AG 3 PCGS 90% Silver 10c Coin SKU:I81761916 D Mercury Dime AG 3 PCGS 90% Silver 10c Coin SKU:I8176
1916 D Mercury Dime AG 3 PCGS 90% Silver 10c Coin SKU:I95321916 D Mercury Dime AG 3 PCGS 90% Silver 10c Coin SKU:I9532
1916 D Mercury Dime G 6 ANACS 90% Silver 10c US Coin SKU:I38441916 D Mercury Dime G 6 ANACS 90% Silver 10c US Coin SKU:I3844
1917 Mercury Dime 90% Silver 10c US Coin Collectible1917 Mercury Dime 90% Silver 10c US Coin Collectible
1917 S Mercury Dime 90% Silver 10c US Coin Collectible1917 S Mercury Dime 90% Silver 10c US Coin Collectible
1919 Mercury Dime 90% Silver 10c US Coin Collectible1919 Mercury Dime 90% Silver 10c US Coin Collectible
1920 Mercury Dime 90% Silver 10c US Coin Collectible1920 Mercury Dime 90% Silver 10c US Coin Collectible
1921 D Mercury Dime F 12 NGC 90% Silver 10c Coin SKU:I92091921 D Mercury Dime F 12 NGC 90% Silver 10c Coin SKU:I9209
1921 D Mercury Dime F Fine 90% Silver 10c Coin SKU:I50351921 D Mercury Dime F Fine 90% Silver 10c Coin SKU:I5035
1921 D Mercury Dime VG 8 ANACS Silver 10c Coin SKU:CPC59991921 D Mercury Dime VG 8 ANACS Silver 10c Coin SKU:CPC5999

Mercury Dime (1916-1945): A Brief History

In 1916, the United States Mint sought a new design for the dime coin. Sculptor Adolph A. Weinman was commissioned to create the design, which featured a portrait of Liberty wearing a winged cap on the obverse to symbolize freedom of thought. This design, often mistaken for the Roman god Mercury, led to the coin's popular nickname, the Mercury dime. The reverse side showcases a fasces, a bundle of rods symbolizing strength, with an olive branch wrapped around it, symbolizing peace. 

Mercury dimes are composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, giving them a total silver content of 0.07234 troy ounces (2.5 grams). This silver composition was maintained until 1965 when the U.S. Mint transitioned to a copper-nickel clad composition for the dime. 

Some Mercury dimes are considered rare and valuable, particularly those with specific mintmarks or low mintage numbers. The 1916-D Mercury dime, with a small mintage, is one of the most sought-after and expensive coins in the series. 

Throughout the years of production, Mercury dimes witnessed significant historical events such as World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II. These coins served as a symbol of the nation's resilience and were deeply intertwined with the everyday lives of Americans during those transformative times. In 1946, the design of the dime was changed to feature a portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, following his passing in 1945. 

Today, Mercury dimes continue to be cherished by numismatists and coin enthusiasts worldwide, reflecting an important era in American coinage history. 

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