$1 FV 90% Silver Mercury Dimes - AU

This $1 face value lot includes 10 Mercury Dimes, each minted between 1916 and 1945 and composed of 90% silver. Graded in About Uncirculated (AU) condition, these coins show only the slightest signs of wear, with strong luster and nearly full design detail. AU Mercury Dimes are an excellent choice for collectors who want high-quality vintage silver with eye appeal—without the premium of uncirculated examples.

Historical Insight:

The Mercury Dime, officially known as the Winged Liberty Head dime, is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful U.S. coin designs. Created by Adolph A. Weinman, the series ran from 1916 through World War II, circulating in a time of massive change in America. AU examples maintain their elegant design and hold strong appeal for both collectors and silver investors. These coins carry not just silver content, but a glimpse into an era of art deco style, wartime resilience, and cultural evolution.

Highlights:

• Face Value: $1 USD (10 dimes per lot)
• Dates: Random (1916-1945)
• Condition: About Uncirculated (AU) - light high-point wear, strong luster, bold detail
• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.715 troy oz per $1 face value
• Mint Marks: Varies (Philadelphia, Denver, or San Francisco)
• Obverse: Features Liberty in a winged cap, symbolizing freedom of thought—often mistaken for the Roman god Mercury.
• Reverse: Shows a fasces (a bundle of rods with an axe), symbolizing strength and unity, wrapped in olive branches to represent peace.