1919-S Mercury Dime Good/VG
Semi-Numismatic
1919-S Mercury Dime Good/VG
The 1919-S Mercury dime offers a fascinating glimpse into early twentieth-century American coinage. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this ten-cent piece is composed of 90 percent silver, containing 0.0715 troy ounces of the precious metal. Despite showing signs of circulation and wear along its outer rim, the coin retains the essential elements of its celebrated artistic design. Created by the artist Adolph Weinman, the obverse features a youthful representation of Liberty wearing a traditional Phrygian cap adorned with wings. This distinctive headgear, which often led the public to mistake the figure for the Roman messenger god Mercury, was intended to symbolize freedom of thought. The reverse of the coin presents a contrasting blend of imagery, displaying a traditional fasces alongside an olive branch, representing both strength and peace.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1919 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Good/Very Good |
| 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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