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The woman pictured on "Mercury" dimes is Miss Liberty. Her picture appeared on all dimes up till 1946 when President Roosevelt's portrait was put on the coin.
The name "Mercury" dime is technically incorrect. They're supposed to be called Liberty dimes but the coin's designer chose to depict her wearing a winged liberty cap; the wings symbolize freedom. However the image so closely resembles the hat worn by the Greek god Mercury that the coins were almost immediately nicknamed "Mercury" dimes. The name has stuck so firmly that no one now calls them anything else.
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What does a picture of a mercury dime looks like?
Do a Google image search for "Mercury Dime" and you will see the photo of the dime.
What is the rarest Mercury dime?
The 1894-S dime is considered the rarest Mercury dime, with only 24 known to exist. This coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auctions.
What is the actual size of a 1916 D mercury dime?
The 1916-D Mercury dime is 1.35mm thick and has a diameter of 17.9mm.
How can you tell if you have a mercury dime?
One way is to compare it to a picture of a Mercury dime. Another way is to simply check the date on it. If it's dated anywhere from 1916 to 1945, it's a Mercury.
How big is a Mercury dime?
A Mercury dime, minted from 1916 to 1945, has a diameter of 17.9 mm and weighs 2.5 grams.
How can you identify a mercury 1944 dime?
If it's a U.S. dime with a date of 1944, it's a Mercury dime.
Who is the woman on a 1924 American dime?
It isn't any living person but it's a representation of Liberty. The coin is called a Mercury Dime.
What is the value of a 1880 Mercury dime?
The first MERCURY dime was struck in 1916
What is the oldest US dime?
The Mercury Dime
What does a dime look like?
A dime minted in 1925 has an image of a person resembling the roman god Mercury. Whaddaya mean "What does it look like?"
When was the Mercury dime minted?
The Winged Liberty Head Dime also known as the Mercury Dime was minted from 1916-1946.
What does a 1925 dime look like?
A dime minted in 1925 has an image of a person resembling the roman god Mercury. Whaddaya mean "What does it look like?"
How much does a 1910 mercury dime worth?
The U.S. Mint did not issue a Mercury Dime in 1910.
What is the name of the dime first minted in 1916?
The Winged Liberty, or Mercury Dime. Most people call it the Mercury Dime, but its real name is the Winged Liberty dime.
What does a picture of a mercury dime looks like?
Do a Google image search for "Mercury Dime" and you will see the photo of the dime.
What is the rarest Mercury dime?
The 1894-S dime is considered the rarest Mercury dime, with only 24 known to exist. This coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auctions.
What is the value of an 1853 Mercury dime?
That's off by about 65 years. Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945. A dime from 1853 would be called a Liberty dime or Liberty Seated dime.
