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Mercury dime
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The Mercury dime is a ten-cent coin struck by the United States Mint from late 1916 to 1945. Designed by Adolph Weinman and also referred to as the Winged Liberty Head dime, it gained its common name
Adolph Weinman is widely believed to have used his neighbor, Elsie Stevens, as the model for the Mercury dime.
Adolph Weinman is widely believed to have used his neighbor, Elsie Stevens, as the model for the Mercury dime.
Weinman's 1909 statue of Victory in Baltimore's Union Soldiers and Sailors' Monument has features said to bear a resemblance to those on the Mercury d
Weinman's 1909 statue of Victory in Baltimore's Union Soldiers and Sailors' Monument has features said to bear a resemblance to those on the Mercury dime.
A pattern of the 1916 Mercury dime as illustrated in that year's Mint Director's Report. Note that the head is further to the right of the coin than o
A pattern of the 1916 Mercury dime as illustrated in that year's Mint Director's Report. Note that the head is further to the right of the coin than on the issued piece and the head covers less of the "E". Weinman's monogram is also absent.
2016-W Gold Mercury dime
2016-W Gold Mercury dime
United States Semiquincentennial coinage
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The United States Semiquincentennial coinage consists of the coins struck in 2026 in recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence. It includes cents and nickels of the current series,
Mercury dime
…re-issue the gold version in 2026, with a 1916 date and a Liberty Bell privy mark. The gold coin was accompanied by a silver medal as part of the 2026 "Best of the Mint" commemoration, part of the observance of the 250th anniversary of American independence. Released on June 4, 2026, the mintage limit of 30,000 sold…
The Revolutionary War quarter depicts George Washington.
The Revolutionary War quarter depicts George Washington.
A detail from the chair in which George Washington presided over the U.S. Constitutional Convention
A detail from the chair in which George Washington presided over the U.S. Constitutional Convention
Obverse of the 1776~2026 cent (Denver Mint issue shown)
Obverse of the 1776~2026 cent (Denver Mint issue shown)
Reverse of the 1776~2026 dime, featuring an eagle carrying 13 arrows
Reverse of the 1776~2026 dime, featuring an eagle carrying 13 arrows