The coin in question is a 1939 Mercury Dime, minted in Denver, as indicated by the "D" mint mark. This particular dimes is part of the Mercury Dime series, a popular collectible among numismatists. It features a denomination of 10 cents, reflecting the standard size and weight of a dime, which is 17.8 millimeters in diameter and weighs 2.5 grams. Struck from silver, this coin is part of a mintage of 24,394,000 pieces produced that year, contributing to its relative availability in the marketplace. The Mercury Dime is renowned for its artistic design, showcasing the winged Liberty and a fasces on the reverse side, symbolizing freedom and strength. This coin has been categorized under the sub-type "Coins," and it is recognized as a typical mint strike, meaning it was produced through standard minting processes without any special alterations. As a piece of American numismatic history, the 1939 Denver Mint Mercury Dime serves not only as a currency but also as a collectible item of interest for coin enthusiasts.
currency | USD |
currency-amount | 0.1 |
diameter | 17.8 |
height | 0 |
material | Silver |
mint-mark | D |
mintage | 24394000 |
type | Coins |
weight | 2.5 |
width | 0 |
year-display | 1939 |