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| Denomination | $.10 |
| Coin Grade | Circulated |
| Mint | Various |
| Actual Silver Weight Ozt | Between .51-1.0 |
| SKU | BBUS-00561 |
The “Mercury” dime’s adopted name is a misnomer. The coin’s obverse does not, as is commonly thought, depict the Roman messenger God. Instead, it features a stunning portrait of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap that is meant to symbolize freedom of thought. Given this fact, the dime in question is more accurately called the Winged Liberty Head Dime, though since the name “Mercury” has been mistakenly applied for over ninety years, one doubts it will ever be replaced in the minds of many.
Whatever you may choose to call them, the dimes minted from 1916 through 1945 are widely thought to be the most beautiful small coins ever produced. Their designer, Adolph A. Weinman, was a former student of the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gauden, and his winning design for the Winged Liberty Head Dime ushered in a new and vital era in American coinage. Weinman’s Liberty is believed to be based upon a portrait bust he created of Elsie Kachel Stevens, the wife of the great American Modernist poet Wallace Stevens. The coin’s reverse, featuring a fasces and battle axe, a symbol of strength through unity since Roman times, juxtaposed with an olive branch, was intended to illustrate America’s readiness for war and desire for peace. These themes were deeply resonant at the time as World War I raged in Europe.
Winged Liberty Dimes were minted in Philadelphia (no mintmark), San Francisco (“S” mintmark), and Denver (“D”), are composed of .90% silver yielding .07234 troy ounces of pure silver per coin, and measure 17.9mm in diameter.
Whatever you may choose to call them, the dimes minted from 1916 through 1945 are widely thought to be the most beautiful small coins ever produced. Their designer, Adolph A. Weinman, was a former student of the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gauden, and his winning design for the Winged Liberty Head Dime ushered in a new and vital era in American coinage. Weinman’s Liberty is believed to be based upon a portrait bust he created of Elsie Kachel Stevens, the wife of the great American Modernist poet Wallace Stevens. The coin’s reverse, featuring a fasces and battle axe, a symbol of strength through unity since Roman times, juxtaposed with an olive branch, was intended to illustrate America’s readiness for war and desire for peace. These themes were deeply resonant at the time as World War I raged in Europe.
Winged Liberty Dimes were minted in Philadelphia (no mintmark), San Francisco (“S” mintmark), and Denver (“D”), are composed of .90% silver yielding .07234 troy ounces of pure silver per coin, and measure 17.9mm in diameter.
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Happy Texan
Review by Cowdad | February 5, 2012
Have bought several bags.Great each time.Fast and trust worthy shipping.Best bang for your buck.
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AWESOME!
Review by Jeffrey | January 26, 2012
I purchased $5 face value of Mercury dimes as my first order from PM. Great value for the money from the research I have done. Shipping was very quick! This will not be my last order from PM! It is a pleasure to find a fair company to work with!
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good deal
Review by Wesley | January 11, 2012
ordered $1 face as well as other bullion and i was satisfied with my purchase and will order from PM again
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Something to look to
Review by vince | January 10, 2012
Really fast and discreet service. The dimes I received looked as good as the picture. I wish I had ordered more and did soon after opening my order.
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Excellent quality and service
Review by James | December 21, 2011
Provident does a great job. I have been pleased with every order that I have received. The quality of the product meets or exceeds expectations and the service is rock-solid consistent.
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first provident metals purchase
Review by thomas | November 11, 2011
wanted to make sample order for the first time. these dimes are very cool all were in good shape for the most part. 2/10 of them were awesome! all are between 2.3-2.5 grams a piece. order fulfillment time was good. I got my order within 4 days. very good experience and I will be placing more orders in the future!!
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Happy with our order
Review by Silver for the kids | November 3, 2011
We recently received $8 face value of Mercury dimes. We are very happy with our order. It arrived quickly in nondescript packaging. The coins themselves are a great value for those who want to hedge against the possibility that our fiat dollars are not sufficient insurance for the kids. We found a couple dimes with the dates nearly rubbed off, but that is of little consequence to us. We are happy with the order, the prices cannot be beat, and the shipping is fast and easy.
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Love those mercury dimes!
Review by leek2005 | October 1, 2011
I got those dimes from different dates, average circulate. But who cares it's still silver!
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Nice....
Review by Ang | September 21, 2011
1st time buyer with Provident, got a small sample to see how it would go.
Great package, great coins, great price.. I'll be back.. -
Never disappointed with PM...
Review by NarnyTheGreat | August 18, 2011
I am relatively new to buying silver and gold but its easy to see PM has the better prices and fast shipping.
I don't care about condition so much but there were some AU coins in there. I am trying to stock up to protect against inflation (stagflation-Remember the 70's?) and PM helps make that happen by having the best prices around and consistently coming through on orders.
You wont be disappointed. -
Fantastic!!!!
Review by Jennifer | August 5, 2011
Better than expected quality. Ordered on Sunday confirmation that my order shipped on Monday, received on Wednesday. Super fast easy to use - I will be ordering again.
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Outstanding
Review by Harry | April 16, 2011
Beautiful Quality and wide ranging dates, great buy for collectors and investors.
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exellent
Review by D | March 7, 2011
Exactly as advertised. Great historical value and it is "real money"!
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Great.....But
Review by ALH | January 13, 2011
The service from Provident is amazing #1, I however had a Roosevelt dime in the mix of my 50 dollar face value of Merc Dimes. They handled the situation great. And as always they have my business for years to come, for more reasons than I can count.
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Mercury Rev
Review by Edward | January 1, 2011
mix of almost all years between 1917-1945 included a well warn barber and a couple of roosevelts... American History!
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You're reviewing: 90% Silver US Mercury Dimes | $1 Face Value | .715 Troy Ounces
Shipping Information
Orders are shipped only after receipt of good funds. Orders paid by bank wire, credit card or postal money orders usually ship within 3-5 business days. Orders paid by personal check, cashier’s check or bank money order are held until funds fully clear (at least 6 business days and as many as 10 business days) before processing.
A majority of orders are shipped via USPS. FedEx, UPS and Brinks are also used on occasion at our discretion. If you would like to use a specific shipping service, please contact Customer Service at (877) 429-8790 for a custom shipping quote.
All orders are shipped fully insured.
Multiple orders cannot be combined to save on shipping or for any other purpose.
All packages over $50 require a signature to be received.
All packages shipped via USPS will be shipped First Class, Priority or Express Mail.
All orders totaling $5,000 or more will be shipped USPS Priority Registered Mail.
You will be notified by email when your package(s) ships. To protect our customers and Provident Metals from possible fraudulent activity, we do not provide tracking numbers on orders placed with credit cards.
All packages are shipped securely in inconspicuous packaging and give no indication of contents. Boxes may or may not be addressed from “Provident”.
Some oversized packages may be shipped Federal Express or UPS.
We offer flat rate shipping based upon each order’s subtotal.
Shipping rates are as follows:
| Order Sub-Total | Shipping Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$99.99 | $5.95 |
| $100-$499.99 | $8.95 |
| $500-$1,999.99 | $11.95 |
| $2,000-$4,999.99 | $16.95 |
| $5,000 + | $24.95 |
International Shipping - We are currently shipping to Canada, but these orders cannot be placed online. All Canadian customers must call during our regular business hours to place their orders. Acceptable payment methods are limited to wire transfers, bank drafts, cashiers checks, and money orders for international orders. At this time we may ship to other countries on a case-by-case basis depending on USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping policies. Additional costs may be incurred. Please call during normal business hours to check if shipping to your country can be done. See our FAQ page for more information on international shipping.
