FREE: *~* Liberty head dime *~*

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I was told people prefer if I leave the coin as is, if you prefer it a different way just message me if you win and we will figure something out !!!!!


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Will ship out next day !!!!

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If gin is used, I'll add a coin or two, as a mystery surprise !!!!


History of the Mercury Dime

In 1916, the three silver denominations currently minted in the United States were given new designs. The old designs, which had been in use since 1892, featured the same obverse for all three denominations and had become unpopular with the majority of the public. An earlier change had been prevented by a law passed in 1890 that required a coin design to be in use for at least 25 years before it was eligible for replacement. Thus, the change took place at the earliest opportunity in mid-1916, when the new fiscal year began.

A public competition was organized to select designs for all three denominations. A number of different concepts were submitted, including a few by Charles E. Barber, who had designed the previous Barber Dime. On March 3, 1916, Mint Director Robert W. Woolley announced that the new dime would feature a design by Adolph Alexander Weinman. After the announcement,  Weinman worked on finishing the design with the help of assistant engraver George T. Morgan. Production of the first Mercury Dimes began in June 1916.

The obverse features the head of Liberty, facing left and wearing a winged cap. The word LIBERTY is above, and IN GOD WE TRUST and the date are towards the bottom. The image was immediately mistaken for an image of Mercury, the Roman god of trade, profit and commerce, who was often depicted wearing winged shoes or a winged hat. Despite the incorrect association, the identification of the series as Mercury Dimes continued in use and remains the most common title for the series.