1926-S Mercury Dime Good
Semi-Numismatic
1926-S Mercury Dime Good
Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this ten-cent silver piece from 1926 belongs to the celebrated Mercury Dime series. Composed of 90 percent silver, containing 0.0715 troy ounces of the precious metal, the coin represents a classic era of United States circulating currency. The obverse of the coin displays a youthful depiction of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wings, a design created by Adolph Weinman. This distinctive winged cap often led the public to mistake the figure for the Roman god Mercury, giving the series its famous nickname. Legible on this side are the words "IN GOD WE TRUST" alongside the 1926 date. On the reverse, the design showcases a fasces paired with an olive branch, symbolizing strength and peace. The inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" encircle the central motif, with the "S" mint mark indicating its origin in San Francisco. Because this coin is in Good condition, the outer rim may exhibit noticeable signs of wear from its time in circulation.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1926 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | 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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