

One of the most popular and best-loved coins of the twentieth century from the United States Mint would have to be the silver Mercury Dime. Minted between 1916-1945, these coins are popular among both new and seasoned collectors. They are loved for their beauty, as well as their values; fractional melt and collectible. Often called by its nickname of Mercury, the 1916-1945 Silver Winged Liberty Head Dime does not actually contain an image of the roman messenger god, but rather modeled after Elsie Stevens a woman and neighbor of the designer Adolph A. Weinman. The coins are 90% silver, 10% copper and weigh .0723 Ounces of Silver