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Mercury Dime (1916 - 1945)

Although this type of dimes is commonly called Mercury Dime, it is also known as the Winged Liberty Head dime because of its obverse depicting a representation of Liberty with wings crowing her cap. The wings symbolize liberty of thought. However, the Mercury Head dime resembles a lot the Roman god Mercury and this is where its name comes from. Issued around the time of USA's impending entry into WWI, the Mercury dime carries a lot of symbols in its design. Still influenced by the Roman culture, the designer A.A. Weinman placed an ax covered by sticks tied together with rods, on the reverse. According to the "Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins," the ax or "fasces" represented the expression "the power of life and death." In ancient Roman law this expression meant having the power to kill mercifully by the blade or mercilessly by the rods. Weinman's symbolic message was aimed towards the enemies of liberty and was also describing the country's military preparedness. An olive branch was placed around the ax symbolizing the country's willingness of peace. The designer's initials AW are placed to the right of Liberty's neck.

The Executive Coin Company is one of the top coin dealers in United States who offers a variety of Mercury Head Dimes in different grades and condition. Our selection includes high grade and certified Mercury dimes as well as key dates such as the 1916-D dime and the 1921-P dime. We also offer Mercury dimes with Full Split Bands and also the popular 1942/1 and 1942/1 D overdates. All dimes we offer are expertly photographed with great care and accuracy to help you make the best choice for your collection! Check out our online selection below.
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1916-1919
   1916-P Mercury Dime Choice BU+ Full Split Bands $46.00
   1916-P Mercury Dime Choice BU FSB $41.00
   1916-P Mercury Dime Choice BU+ FSB First Year Issue $46.00
   1916-D Mercury Dime Nice G/VG Key Date $1,025.00
   1916-D Mercury Dime Nice G/VG Key Date $960.00
   1916-D Mercury Dime Choice G/VG Key Date $960.00
   1916-D Mercury Dime Nice G/VG Key Date $850.00
   1916-D Mercury Dime AG Key Date Nice Color $400.00
   1916-D Mercury Dime Nearly G Key Date $640.00
   1916-D Mercury Dime AG Key Date $636.00
   1916-D Mercury Dime AG Key Date Nice Eye Appeal $400.00
   1917-P Mercury Dime Choice BU FSB $55.00
   1917-P Mercury Dime Choice BU Great Eye Appeal Toning $55.00
   1917-D Mercury Dime Choice BU+ Full Split Bands $480.00
   1917-D Mercury Dime Choice BU Full Split Bands $270.00
   1917-D Mercury Dime Nice BU Great Color $270.00
   1917-S Mercury Dime Choice BU Great Color and Surfaces $165.00
   1918-D Mercury Dime Nice XF $25.00
   1918-D Mercury Dime Nice AU Nice Luster and Eye Appeal $46.00
   1918-D Mercury Dime Nice XF Great Eye Appeal $27.00
   1918-D Mercury Dime Nice VF/XF Great Color $21.00
   1918-D Mercury Dime Choice BU+ Great Toning $175.00
   1919-P Mercury Dime Nice XF Nice Eye Appeal $9.50
   1919-D Mercury Dime Nice VF Great Eye Appeal $27.00
   1919-D Mercury Dime Choice BU Great Color $367.00
   1919-D Mercury Dime Nice Unc Detail FSB $325.00
   1919-D Mercury Dime Nice VF/XF Nice Color and Surfaces $38.00
   1919-D Mercury Dime Nice F Problem Free Nice Eye Appeal $14.00
   1919-D Mercury Dime Nice VF $27.00
   1919-D Mercury Dime Choice F Problem Free Great Eye Appeal $14.00
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1920-1929
   1920-D Mercury Dime Nice VF/XF $16.00
   1920-D Mercury Dime Nice BU Detail Full Split Bands $165.00
   1920-D Mercury Dime Nice XF Nice Eye Appeal $21.00
   1920-S Mercury Dime MS63+ FSB Nice Original $1,160.00
   1921-P Mercury Dime Nice XF Key Date $399.00
   1921-P Mercury Dime Nice VG+ Key Date Nice Original $70.00
   1921-P Mercury Dime AG/G Key Date Nice Color $39.00
   1921-D Mercury Dime Nice G Key Date Nice Eye Appeal $65.00
   1921-D Mercury Dime AG/G Detail Key Date $41.00
   1921-D Mercury Dime Nice AG/G Key Date $55.00
   1923-P Mercury Dime Nice BU+ Full Split Bands $41.00
   1923-S Mercury Dime Nice XF Nice Eye Appeal $65.00
   1923-S Mercury Dime Nice BU+ Great Eye Appeal $350.00
   1924-S Mercury Dime Nice BU Full Split Bands $510.00
   1924-S Mercury Dime Nice BU Full Split Bands $430.00
   1925-P Mercury Dime PCGS MS65FB Full Band $670.00
   1926-D Mercury Dime XF Detail Nice Eye Appeal $25.00
   1926-D Mercury Dime Nice XF Nice Strike Nice Eye Appeal $27.00
   1927-P Mercury Dime Nice VF/XF $46.00
   1928-D Mercury Dime XF Nice Color & Surfaces $43.00
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1930-1939
   1931-P Mercury Dime Nice Unc $41.00
   1934-P Mercury Dime Choice BU Full Split Bands $41.00
   1936-P Mercury Dime Nice BU+ Toning Great Eye Appeal $16.00
   1936-D Mercury Dime Choice BU FSB Iridescent Toning $55.00
   1938-P Mercury Dime Nice Unc Great Eye Appeal $14.00
   1938-P Mercury Dime Choice BU $20.00
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1940-1945
   1940-D Mercury Dime Choice BU Original Toning $19.00
   1941-S Mercury Dime Gem $19.00
   1942/1-P Mercury Dime AU/BU Detail Popular 2/1 Overdate $1,025.00
   1942/1-P Mercury Dime Choice AU/BU Overdate FS# 101 $1,400.00
   1942/1-D Mercury Dime G/VG Error Overdate $425.00
   1942/1-D Mercury Dime ANACS AU50 Overdate $955.00
   1943-P Mercury Dime Choice BU Wonderful Natural Toning $12.00
   1943-P Mercury Dime ANACS MS66FSB Full Split Bands $45.00
   1945-P Mercury Dime Choice BU+ Nice Eye Appeal Full Luster Nice Strike $9.50
   1945-P Mercury Dime Choice BU Blast White $12.00
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