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1916-1945 Mercury Dime

1916-1945 Mercury Dime reference with U.S. Mint history, silver content, composition, weight, diameter, edge, designer, Krause number, obverse and reverse

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1916-1945 Mercury Dime

1916-1945

United States

Ten cents

Circulating coin

90% silver, 10% copper

90%

0.0723 oz ASW

2.50 g

17.9 mm

1.35 mm

Reeded

Adolph A. Weinman

KM# 140

Varies by year and mint

Varies by issue; detailed mint-mark list intentionally left off this overview.

Calculated above

Coin descriptionPCGS Grading/Values

History: Often called the Mercury dime; the obverse is Liberty, not Mercury.

Obverse: Winged Liberty Head.

Reverse: Fasces and olive branch.

Mercury Dime collector reference

This page is a focused U.S. Mint coin reference for the 1916-1945 Mercury Dime. It is designed for collectors researching dates, metal composition, silver content, size, edge style, designer information, Krause number, and basic obverse and reverse design details.