Bidspirit auction | US 1916-1945 Mercury Dime Set,

US 1916-1945 Mercury Dime Set, .900 Silver - A set of seven United States Mercury dimes presented in a clear acrylic display case titled The Legend of the Silver Mercury Dime. The collection includes circulated ten-cent coins composed of .900 silver and .100 copper. The coins feature the Winged Liberty obverse and the fasces with an olive branch reverse, both designed by Adolph A. Weinman. Specimens are organized to represent four decades of production (1916-1919, 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s) and three United States Mints: Philadelphia, Denver (D), and San Francisco (S). Visible dates include 1917 and 1925. The display case contains a black insert with white printed text providing historical context and technical specifications, including the designer's name and metal fineness. The lower-left corner of the insert is marked Item No. 2859 and the lower-right is marked #5031. Coin diameter: 17.9 mm Coin weight: 2.50 grams. All coins are in circulated condition, exhibiting varying degrees of wear to the high points and moderate to heavy toning. The acrylic display case shows significant surface scuffing, scratches, and accumulated dust.