Olevian Numismatic Rarities
1919 Mercury Dime // PCGS Certified MS62FB // Wood Presentation Box
Product Description
Properly known as the “Winged Liberty” dime in the Mint’s official description, the 1919 Mercury Dime features a stunning example of a youthful Lady Liberty on the obverse wearing a winged Phrygian cap to symbolize freedom of thought. However, this was publicly confused almost immediately after its release in October of 1916 with a likeness of the Roman God Mercury, and thus this coin’s enduring colloquial name was born. The reverse features the fasces carried by Roman magisterial lictors and symbolizes power and justice, as well as strength in numbers, and is accompanied by an olive branch of peace. The Mercury dime spanned an era that witnessed two World Wars, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the entirety of Prohibition. It continues to be one of the most beloved coins in American history, more than 70 years after its last mintage in 1947.
You will receive the unique coin shown in the photos housed in a plush-lined box with a certificate of authenticity.
Product Details
- Measurements
5"L x 4"W x 1"H
- OriginUnited States
— Type: Mercury Dime (1916-1947)
— Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
— Weight: 2.50 grams
— Diameter: 17.9 mm
— Composition: 0.900 silver, 0.100 copper
— Net silver weight: 0.07234 oz pure silver
— Obverse Design: Liberty with winged cap
— Obverse Inscription: LIBERTY / IN GOD WE TRUST / DATE
— Reverse Design: Fasces with axe / Olive branch
— Reverse Inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / ONE DIME
FAQ
This coin has developed a unique and colorful patina due to its oxidation upon exposure to the environment over the past hundred years, prior to the coin being encapsulated in the sealed certification holder.
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyDiscounted Shipping
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Discounted Shipping$15.00 first item / $15.00 each additional
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Ship In1-2 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
Size Chart
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