FREE: 1941-S Mercury 90% Silver Dime Coin

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The Mercury dime is a ten-cent coin struck by the United States Mint from 1916 to 1945. Designed by Adolph Weinman and also referred to as the Winged Liberty Head dime, it gained its common name as the obverse depiction of a young Liberty, identifiable by her winged Phrygian cap, was confused with the Roman god Mercury. Weinman is believed to have used Elsie Stevens, the wife of lawyer and poet Wallace Stevens, as a model. The coin's reverse depicts a fasces, symbolizing unity and strength, and an olive branch, signifying peace.

Mass 2.500 g except 2016 gold issue: 3.110 g
Diameter 17.91 mm except 2016 gold issue: 16.50 mm (0.705 in except 2016 gold issue: 0.650 in)
Edge 118 reeds
Composition
.900 silver
.100 copper
Silver 0.07234 troy oz
Years of minting 1916–1945 for commerce, 2016 as a gold commemorative
Mint marks D, S, Located on reverse between letter "E" in "ONE" and the base of the olive branch. Philadelphia Mint specimens lack mint mark.

The coin you see photographed here is the exact coin the winner will receive encased in a 2x2 inch holder for protection.

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