1918-S Mercury Dime XF
Semi-Numismatic
1918-S Mercury Dime XF
Struck at the San Francisco Mint during a pivotal year in global history, this 1918 silver dime represents a high point in United States coinage aesthetics. Composed of 90 percent silver with a precious metal content of 0.0715 troy ounces, the coin is preserved in Extra Fine condition, showcasing the finer details of its celebrated artistry. The obverse presents a youthful personification of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap, a design element that famously led the public to mistake her for the Roman messenger god Mercury. This side bears the inscription "IN GOD WE TRUST" alongside the 1918 date. On the reverse, the central imagery features a traditional fasces closely bound with an olive branch, symbolizing both strength and peace. The inscriptions read "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "ONE DIME," accompanied by the Latin motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and the distinct "S" mint mark, indicating its origin from the West Coast minting facility.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1918 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Extra Fine |
| Legal-tender face value | 10 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.0715 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
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