This 1923 Mercury Dime features Adolph A. Weinman's beloved Winged Liberty design and is struck in 90% silver. A circulated early-date example with readable legends and remaining wing detail.
Condition & Photos
Noticeable circulation wear softens the cheek, hair, and central fasces detail. The date and legends remain readable, with wing detail still visible and darker gray color in the recessed areas. This coin is raw and uncertified; no numerical grade or Full Bands designation is assigned.
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The obverse depicts Liberty wearing a winged cap, the design that gave the series its “Mercury” nickname. The reverse shows a fasces with an olive branch.
Coin Details
- Year: 1923
- Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Mintage: 50,130,000
- Denomination: 10 cents
- Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
- Original weight: 2.5 grams; actual weight may vary with wear
- Original silver content: Approximately 0.07234 troy ounce before circulation wear
- Diameter: 17.9 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
- Strike: Business strike
- Certification: None / uncertified
- Inventory: One coin
- SKU: MD0006
Collector Significance
A Philadelphia issue from the earlier years of the Mercury dime series, suited to a date set or a collection of classic U.S. silver coinage.