$1 FV 90% Silver Mercury Dimes - BU

This $1 face value lot includes 10 Mercury Dimes, each minted between 1916 and 1945, struck in 90% silver, and preserved in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition. These coins have never seen circulation, displaying full original mint luster and sharp detail across Liberty's winged cap and the fasces on the reverse. With their timeless beauty and untouched condition, BU Mercury Dimes are prized by collectors and investors alike.

Historical Insight:

Designed by famed sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, the Mercury Dime was born during the artistic renaissance of American coinage in the early 20th century. While most Mercury Dimes saw extensive circulation, BU examples survived in rolls, hoards, or proof-like collections—making them far rarer than their worn counterparts. These untouched coins offer not only silver value but a pure, historical snapshot of an era marked by two World Wars and the Great Depression.

Highlights:

• Face Value: $1 USD (10 coins per lot)
• Dates: Random (1916-1945)
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) - full mint luster, sharp strike, no wear
• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.715 troy oz per $1 face value
• Mint Marks: Varies (Philadelphia, Denver, or San Francisco)
• Obverse: Features Liberty wearing a winged cap, symbolizing freedom of thought. The detail in BU examples highlights the fine strands of hair and the feathered wings with clarity.
• Reverse: Displays a fasces wrapped in olive branches, representing both strength and peace—every line and groove fully struck in uncirculated specimens.