1943-D Mercury Dime XF
Semi-Numismatic
1943-D Mercury Dime XF
Struck during a pivotal year in mid-century history, this ten-cent piece from the Denver Mint represents a classic era of American coinage. Composed of 90 percent silver, containing 0.0715 troy ounces of the precious metal, the coin is widely recognized by its popular nickname, the Mercury Dime. On the obverse, the design features a youthful profile of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap. This distinctive headwear often led observers to mistake her for the Roman messenger god, Mercury, giving the series its enduring name. The words "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the year "1943" are clearly inscribed alongside her portrait. The reverse side displays a fasces, a bundle of rods bound around an ax, paired with a leafy olive branch. These elements represent strength and peace. The inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "ONE DIME," and the Latin phrase "E PLURIBUS UNUM" encircle the central design, with the "D" mint mark indicating its origin in Denver.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1943 |
| Mint mark | D - Denver |
| Grade | Extra Fine |
| 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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