1937 Mercury Dime MS-66 NGC (FB)
Numismatic
1937 Mercury Dime MS-66 NGC (FB)
The 10-cent United States coin from 1937 offers a stunning glimpse into twentieth-century American coinage. Struck in 90 percent silver with a precious metal content of 0.0715 troy ounces, this piece is a celebrated representative of the Mercury Dime series. The coin has been graded in Mint State 65 to 67, specifically earning a high-tier Mint State 66 designation with the coveted Full Bands distinction, which highlights the exceptional crispness of the strike. On the obverse, the design features a youthful personification of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap. This distinct headgear often led the public to mistake the figure for the Roman messenger god, Mercury, giving the series its popular nickname. The reverse displays a fasces bound with an olive branch, symbolizing both strength and peace. On this certified specimen, the horizontal bands wrapping the fasces are fully defined, indicating a remarkably precise and well-preserved strike from the minting dies.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1937 |
| Grade | MS-66 (NGC) |
| 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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