Description
📌 Basic Information
• Country: United States
• Denomination: 10 Cents (Dime)
• Year: 1944
• Type: Mercury Dime (officially Winged Liberty Head)
• Grade (Your Coin): VF 25 (Very Fine)
• Metal: 90% Silver
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🔎 Design Details
Obverse (shown):
• Lady Liberty wearing a winged cap (symbol of freedom of thought)
• “LIBERTY” around the rim
• Date: 1944
• Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse:
• Fasces (bundle of rods) symbolizing strength and unity
• Olive branch (peace)
• “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”
• “ONE DIME”
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⚙️ Specifications
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Weight: 2.5 grams
• Diameter: 17.9 mm
• Silver Content: 0.0723 troy oz
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📖 Historical Context
1944 was during World War II.
These dimes circulated widely and are popular among silver collectors.
The nickname “Mercury Dime” comes from the winged cap resembling the Roman $%& Mercury, though it is actually Liberty.
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💰 Market Value (2026 Estimate)
For VF 25 condition:
• Approximate value: $5 – $12 USD
• Value mostly supported by silver content
• Higher if:
• Strong detail in hair bands
• Full split bands on reverse
If it has a mint mark (D or S) on the reverse near the bottom left of the fasces, value may vary slightly.