1939-S Mercury Dime Good/VF
Semi-Numismatic
1939-S Mercury Dime Good/VF
The 1939 Mercury Dime, struck at the San Francisco Mint, represents a classic era of United States coinage. Crafted from 90 percent silver with a precious metal weight of 0.0715 troy ounces, this ten-cent piece is a testament to the detailed artistry of mid-century American currency. Designed by Adolph Weinman, the obverse of the coin features a youthful depiction of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap. This distinct headwear often led the public to mistake the figure for the Roman messenger god, Mercury, giving the series its famous nickname. Surrounding the portrait are the inscriptions "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the date "1939." The reverse of the coin displays a fasces, a bundle of rods bound around an ax, paired with an olive branch. These symbols represent strength and peace. The reverse inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "ONE DIME," and the Latin phrase "E PLURIBUS UNUM."
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1939 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Average Circulated |
| 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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