1940 P & 1945 D Mercury Silver Dime F 90% Silver 10c Fine - 2 Coin Set

A beautiful mercury dime that will be a great addition to any collectors' collection. Being 90% silver, mercury dimes are amongst the most widely collected coins in the numismatic industry. Since these coins are 75+ years old, quality mercury dimes are becoming harder and harder to come by. It is history that you can hold in your hands. With that being said, don't let this opportunity pass you up!

Coin Highlights:

• Mercury dimes contain 0.07234 troy ounce of silver
• The composition of all mercury dimes are 0.900 silver, 0.100 copper
• The diameter of all mercury dimes are 17.91 mm (0.705 in)
• The mass of all mercury dimes are 2.500 g
• Years of minting: 1916-1945
• The designer of the obverse and reverse was Adolph Weinman

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Mercury Silver Dimes - Background & Design:

Weinman’s design featured on the obverse a young woman wearing a cap with wings on her head. On the reverse the dime had a bundle of sticks with an axe blade all tied together with straps, making the ancient symbol of a fasces, which was surrounded by an olive branch.


Mercury Dime Grading Scale & Guidelines:

As understood and in relation to condition notes and guidelines, a mercury dime in "Fine" condition typically shows moderate even wear over the entire surface of the coin. The primary design elements are visible, all lettering, legends, and date are clear and readable.

Obverse: There are more details show on the head of Lady Liberty. Some features shown in the hair and the feathers on the wings. But, in regard to the details that can be seen, most are flat and indistinct.

Reverse: A portion of vertical lines in the rods on the fasces are visible but lack detail. If visible, the horizontal and diagnal bands are worn and lack strong detail. They may be worn smooth at the very center.