1941-D Mercury Dime Good/VF
Semi-Numismatic
1941-D Mercury Dime Good/VF
The 1941 ten-cent piece from the Denver Mint represents a classic era of American coinage design. Struck in 90% silver, this coin contains 0.0715 troy ounces of precious metal. Known widely as the Mercury Dime, the coin's popular nickname actually stems from a common misinterpretation of its obverse imagery. Adolph Weinman designed the obverse to feature a youthful depiction of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wings. While the wings were intended to represent freedom of thought, the public frequently mistook the figure for the Roman messenger god, Mercury. The obverse also bears the inscriptions "IN GOD WE TRUST" alongside the date 1941. The reverse of the coin presents a contrasting theme of strength and peace, displaying a traditional Roman fasces bound with an olive branch. This side features the national motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and the denomination, alongside the "D" mint mark indicating its origin at the Denver facility.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1941 |
| 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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