The coin in question is a 1926 Mercury Dime, minted in Denver, identified by its 'D' mint mark. This coin is part of the series known as the Mercury Dimes, which are renowned for their distinctive design featuring the allegorical figure of Liberty, often mistakenly referred to as Mercury due to the winged cap. Struck in silver, this dime has a weight of 2.5 grams and a diameter of 17.8 millimeters. It represents a denomination of ten cents, commonly referred to as a dime. The coin's production type is a mint strike, and a total of 6,828,000 pieces were minted that year. The Mercury Dime has been a popular collectible due to its artistic appeal and historical significance, as well as its silver content, which adds intrinsic value. As a 1926 Denver Mint specimen, this coin is an excellent example of early 20th-century American coinage and is sought after by both numismatists and silver enthusiasts alike.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.1 |
| diameter | 17.8 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Silver |
| mint-mark | D |
| mintage | 6828000 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 2.5 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1926 |