They named the new coin the Mercury dime because someone noticed the similarity between the Liberty’s face and Mercury, the Roman god.Īdolph Weinman created the young Liberty with a lovely winged Phrygian cap on her head.

This minting discontinuity resulted from the Great Depression.Įven though this coin’s official name is Winged Liberty Head, it never caught on among Americans. The US Mint continued with their production until 1945, with two pauses, in 19. Mercury (Winged Liberty Head) dime came into circulation in 1916, when the Barber dimes went into history. *by USA Coin Book History of the 1941 Mercury Dime Even though most older pieces in top condition are scarce, the 1941 dime value is still pretty modest, thanks to their high mintage. Once you decide to start a collection, it is crucial to know that these silver coins were minted for almost 30 years, from 1916 to 1945. Many collectors consider the Mercury (Winged Liberty Head) dime one of the most beautiful gems in the entire coinage. The design was continued thru World War Two till it was replaced with the Roosevelt Dime designed to commemorate the life of former President Roosevelt who was the longest seated President in US History.The US Mint has produced American coins for over 200 years, including some highly collectible pieces. This produced some of the lowest mintage coins of the 20th century in the US and some of its more desirable collectables such as the 19-D Mercury Dimes. The US Mint Shifted its priority to production of Silver Dollars in 19 reducing the output of smaller coins in 1921 and almost exclusively Dollars in 1922. The design also featured a bowl-shaped field that draws more light into the details offering a radiant display in uncirculated examples.

This design reminded many of the Greek God Mercury with his winged helmet and shoes. Winged Liberty Mercury Dime (1916-1945) Started in 1916 The Mercury dime featured a Liberty with wings on its cap. Reverse: Liberty's Weapon the Fasces and an Olive Branch.

Obverse: Winged Liberty Head Facing Left.

This is an excellent coin to add to your collection. This 1942 Mercury Dime has nice mirrored proof surfaces, a very nice coin. You are Buying a 1942 Mercury Dime graded PR 66 by the new CACG Grading Company and CAC Approved.

1942 proof 68 mercury dime