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One Dime (10 Cents)

Mercury Dime (Winged Liberty Head Dime)

United States of America · 1920

A small silver US coin featuring a profile of Liberty with a winged cap and a fasces on the reverse.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1920
Denomination: One Dime (10 Cents)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Overview

A small silver US coin featuring a profile of Liberty with a winged cap and a fasces on the reverse.

Historical significance

Designed by Adolph A. Weinman, the 'Mercury' dime was intended to represent 'freedom of thought'. It was minted during a period encompassing both World Wars and the Great Depression.

Obverse (front)

Profile of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap with wings (symbolizing freedom of thought), surrounded by the word 'LIBERTY', the date '1920', and the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST'.

Reverse (back)

A fasces (a bundle of rods with an ax) representing unity and strength, with an olive branch symbolizing peace. Legend 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'ONE DIME'.

Estimated value

$2.50-$5.00 in average circulated condition, $35-$100+ in high uncirculated Mint State (MS-65) or better.

What drives this coin's value

Condition (grade), presence of 'Full Bands' on the reverse fasces for uncirculated coins, and the current market price of silver.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine; the wings on the head and the lines on the fasces show moderate wear but remain distinct.

Mintage & rarity

Common; total mintage of 59,030,000 for the 1920 Philadelphia issue.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Counterfeits of the 1916-D exist, but 1920 is a common date; verify weight (2.5g) and sharp reeding on the edge.

Notable varieties & errors

Major varieties include the 1942/1 overdate; for 1920, collectors mainly look for 'Full Split Bands' (FSB) on the reverse.

Similar coins

Barber Dimes (pre-1916) and Roosevelt Dimes (post-1945). Sometimes confused with Roman coins due to the fasces and winged head.

Care & preservation

Do not clean or polish, as this destroys numismatic value. Handle only by the edges and store in an acid-free holder (2x2 flip or capsule).

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Overview

Historical significance

Obverse (front)

Reverse (back)

Estimated value

What drives this coin's value

Grade assessment

Mintage & rarity

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Notable varieties & errors

Similar coins

Care & preservation

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