coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 10c \ Mercury Dimes \ 1942
The Mercury Dime, officially known as the Winged Liberty Head dime, was minted from 1916 to 1945. The 1942 Mercury Dime features a depiction of Liberty wearing a winged cap on the obverse and the Roman goddess of commerce, Mercury, on the reverse. This coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams and measuring 17.9 mm in diameter. The 1942 mintage includes both the Philadelphia and Denver mint marks, making certain varieties more sought-after by collectors.
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1942 10c | 10c | Mercury Dimes | 1942 | Philadelphia |
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1942-S 10c | 10c | Mercury Dimes | 1942 | San Francisco |
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1942/1-D 10c | 10c | Mercury Dimes | 1942 | Denver |