1926-D Mercury Dime Good/VG
Semi-Numismatic
1926-D Mercury Dime Good/VG
The 1926 ten-cent piece from the Denver Mint offers a fascinating look at early twentieth-century American coinage. Struck in 90% silver, this dime contains 0.0715 troy ounces of precious metal. As a circulated piece graded in Good to Very Good condition, it carries the honest marks of its journey through daily commerce, meaning the outer rim may exhibit noticeable signs of wear. Created by the artist Adolph Weinman, the design on the front of the coin presents a youthful representation of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap. This distinctive headwear often led the public to mistake the figure for the Roman messenger god, giving rise to its popular nickname, the Mercury Dime. The reverse side displays a fasces, a bundle of rods bound around an axe, positioned alongside an olive branch. These contrasting elements beautifully represent the dual concepts of strength and peace.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1926 |
| Mint mark | D - Denver |
| 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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