Mercury Dimes

(1916-1945)

Despite its tiny size, the “Mercury” dime may very well be the most beautiful coin ever produced by the United States Mint. It is truly remarkable that a coin this small could have such an intricate and aesthetically pleasing design.

One thing its design does not depict, however, is Mercury, the messenger of the gods in Roman mythology. The portrait on its obverse is actually that of Liberty wearing a winged cap symbolizing freedom of thought. Thus, the coin more properly is known as the Winged Head Liberty dime. But the misnomer “Mercury” was applied to it early on and, after many years of common usage, has stuck.

Whatever it’s called, this dime represented a welcome change of pace when it made its first appearance in 1916. Indeed, it served to symbolize more than freedom of thought: it also was a symbol of America’s new spirit, an exuberance reflected in.... (Expand Text)

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1918-D MERCURY 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS

GEM FULL BANDS. LOVELY IRIDESCENT TONING. JUST 1 COIN GRADED HIGHER.
$71,500.00

1919-D MERCURY 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS

GEM SATIN WHITE LUSTROUS SURFACES. KEY DATE IN THIS STATE OF PRESERVATION. TIED FOR HIGHEST GRADED AT PCGS.
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1936 MERCURY 10C PR67 CACG

GEM BRILLIANT PROOF SURFACES. CAC.
$4,675.00

1942/1-D MERCURY 10C MS65+ Full Bands PCGS

GEM WHITE LUSTROUS SURFACES. THIS IS A MAJOR 20TH CENTURY OVERDATE RARITY. CAC.
$44,000.00

1942/1-D MERCURY 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS

GEM BRILLIANT LUSTROUS SURFACES. JUST A HANDFUL OF COINS GRADED HIGHER AT PCGS. CAC
$55,000.00

1945 MERCURY 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS

GEM FLASHY LUSTROUS SURFACES ENHANCED BY SEAGREEN PERIPHERAL PATINA. FABULOUS LOOKING.
$18,700.00