1940-D Mercury Dime Good/VF
Semi-Numismatic
1940-D Mercury Dime Good/VF
Struck in the mountain air of the Denver Mint, this 1940 ten-cent piece is a classic example of United States silver coinage. Composed of 90 percent silver, it contains 0.0715 troy ounces of the precious metal. The coin represents a fascinating era of American design, carrying the distinct 'D' mint mark that identifies its Colorado origins. The obverse features a youthful depiction of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap, a design created by Adolph Weinman. This imagery, which led to the popular 'Mercury' nickname, is accompanied by the inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST' and the year '1940'. On the reverse, the design showcases a fasces alongside an olive branch, symbolizing strength and peace, surrounded by the legends 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and the denomination 'ONE DIME'. As an authentic artifact of its era, the outer rim may exhibit natural signs of wear from its time in circulation.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1940 |
| Mint mark | D - Denver |
| Grade | Good or Better |
| 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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