1943-D Mercury Dime Good/VF
Semi-Numismatic
1943-D Mercury Dime Good/VF
Struck during the height of the Second World War, this ten-cent piece from the Denver Mint represents a classic era of American coinage. Minted in 90 percent silver, the coin contains 0.0715 troy ounces of precious metal. Because these coins circulated heavily in daily commerce, the outer rims often display noticeable signs of wear, reflecting their active role in wartime transactions. The obverse features a youthful depiction of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap, a design created by Adolph Weinman. This distinctive headgear, which frequently led the public to mistake the figure for the Roman messenger god Mercury, carries the inscription "IN GOD WE TRUST" alongside the date of 1943. On the reverse, the design showcases a fasces paired with an olive branch, symbolizing strength and peace, accompanied by the traditional motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and the Denver "D" mint mark.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1943 |
| 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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