coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 10¢ (Ten Cents, Dime) \ Mercury Dimes \ 1917
The Mercury Dime is a ten-cent coin that was minted in the United States from 1916 to 1945. The obverse features a depiction of Liberty wearing a winged cap, which is commonly mistaken for the Roman god Mercury, hence the name. The reverse displays a fasces and an olive branch, symbolizing strength and peace. The 1917 Mercury Dime is notable as it marks the transition to a different design for the reverse, with slight changes introduced that year. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance and unique artistry, as well as their silver content, as they are composed of 90% silver.
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1917-D (Denver) Mercury Dimes | 10¢ (Ten Cents, Dime) | Mercury Dimes | 1917 | Denver |
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1917-P (Philadelphia) Mercury Dimes | 10¢ (Ten Cents, Dime) | Mercury Dimes | 1917 | Philadelphia |
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1917-S (San Francisco) Mercury Dimes | 10¢ (Ten Cents, Dime) | Mercury Dimes | 1917 | San Francisco |