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| Denomination | $.10 |
| Coin Grade | Circulated |
| Mint | Various |
| Actual Silver Weight Ozt | Larger than 1 |
| SKU | BBUS-00140 |
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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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.
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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.
