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USA 10 cents silver coin 1944 70 AED

Name: USA 10 cents silver coin 1944 70 AED
Price: 70 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 26th February 2026

Description

Denomination: 10 Cents (Dime)
• Year: 1944
• Type: Mercury Dime (officially Winged Liberty Head)
• Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Weight: 2.5 grams
• Diameter: 17.9 mm
• Edge: Reeded

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🔎 Design Details

Obverse (Front):
• Winged Liberty head (often mistaken for the Roman $%& Mercury)
• Word LIBERTY
• Motto IN $%& WE TRUST
• Date 1944

Reverse (Back):
• Fasces (bundle of rods with axe) symbolizing unity and strength
• Olive branch for peace
• Inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
• ONE DIME

Designed by Adolph A. Weinman.

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🏛 Historical Context
• Minted during World War II
• Large production to support wartime economy
• Among the last Mercury dimes (series ended in 1945)

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📊 Grade (From Slab)
• VF 20 (Very Fine)
• Moderate wear
• Hair details partly visible
• Fasces bands partially worn

Solid mid-grade circulated example.

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💰 Approximate Market Value

For 1944 in VF condition:
• $6 – $15 USD

💎 Silver value (melt value) usually sets the base price.
Contains about 0.072 troy oz of silver.

If it has a D or S mintmark, value can be slightly higher, but 1944 is a common date.

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📚 Collectibility

Very popular among:
• Silver stackers
• WWII coin collectors
• U.S. type coin collectors