1927-D Mercury Dime AU
Numismatic
1927-D Mercury Dime AU
Struck in 1927 at the Denver Mint, this ten-cent piece is a remarkable survivor from the era before 1933. Minted in 90 percent silver, it contains 0.0715 troy ounces of precious metal. The coin is graded in Almost Uncirculated condition, preserving the fine details of its classic engraving for modern observers to appreciate. The obverse features a youthful depiction of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap, a design element that famously led the public to mistake her for the Roman messenger god Mercury. Alongside her profile, the legend "IN GOD WE TRUST" is visible. On the reverse, the design presents a fasces intertwined with an olive branch, symbolizing both strength and peace. The inscriptions surrounding this central motif include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "ONE DIME", and the Latin motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM". A small "D" mint mark identifies this piece as a product of the Denver facility, making it a fascinating object of study for those exploring early twentieth-century American coinage.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1927 |
| Mint mark | D - Denver |
| Grade | Almost Unc |
| 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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