Description:
The obverse features a profile of Liberty wearing a winged cap, symbolizing freedom of thought. This design by Adolph A. Weinman is often mistaken for Mercury, the Roman god, giving the coin its popular name. The inscriptions include "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the year "1940." The reverse depicts a fasces, symbolizing strength and unity, alongside an olive branch for peace. The inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "ONE DIME."
Grading:
This coin is graded MS66 FB (Mint State 66 Full Bands) by NGC, indicating a high-grade uncirculated coin with sharp details and lustrous surfaces. The "Full Bands" designation highlights the distinct, fully separated horizontal bands on the fasces, a hallmark of a well-struck Mercury Dime.
History:
The Mercury Dime was minted from 1916 to 1945 and is considered one of the most beautiful designs in U.S. coinage. Its production ended with the introduction of the Roosevelt Dime in 1946.
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