1920-S Mercury Dime Good/VG
Semi-Numismatic
1920-S Mercury Dime Good/VG
The 10 cent piece minted in 1920 at the San Francisco mint represents a classic era of United States coinage. Struck in 90 percent silver, this Mercury Dime contains 0.0715 troy ounces of precious metal. This specific coin survives in Good to Very Good condition, showing the honest wear of a piece that circulated widely during the early twentieth century. Designed by Adolph Weinman, the obverse of the coin displays a youthful representation of Liberty. She wears a winged Phrygian cap, a powerful symbol that historically led the public to mistake her for the Roman messenger god, Mercury, giving the series its famous nickname. On the reverse, the design presents a fasces alongside an olive branch, contrasting symbols of strength and peace.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1920 |
| 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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