The Mercury Dime, officially known as the Winged Liberty Head dime, is a notable coin in the numismatic community, designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman. This particular piece is minted in Philadelphia and represents a denomination of 10 cents, also referred to as a dime. Struck from a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper, this coin weighs approximately 2.5 grams and has a diameter of 17.9 mm. The edge of the coin features a reeded design, common for dimes, which enhances its visual appeal and helps prevent counterfeiting. This specific Mercury Dime was produced in the year 1829, with a total mintage of 25,970,000 coins. It is a part of the larger coinage series known as the Mercury Dimes, beloved by collectors for both its artistic merit and historical significance. The absence of a mint mark indicates that this coin was produced at the Philadelphia Mint, adding to its historical context as one of the early coins produced in the 19th century. Given its age and the attributes outlined, this coin is of considerable interest to both avid collectors and those seeking to learn more about American numismatic history.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.1 |
| designer | Adolph Alexander Weinman |
| diameter | 17.9 |
| edge-type | Reeded |
| height | 0 |
| material | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| mint-mark | None |
| mintage | 25970000 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 2.5 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1829 |