Bidspirit auction | Collection of Ninety Mercury Silver

Collection of Ninety Mercury Silver Dimes, 1916-1945 - Collection of ninety United States Mercury silver dimes dating from 1916 through 1945, housed individually in cardboard coin holders and stored in a red collector's box labeled Dimes 1916-1945. The Mercury dime, officially known as the Winged Liberty Head dime, was designed by noted sculptor Adolph A. Weinman and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful designs in American coinage. The obverse depicts Liberty wearing a winged cap symbolizing freedom of thought, while the reverse features a fasces and olive branch, representing strength and peace. Struck in 90% silver, each coin contains approximately 0.0723 troy ounces of silver, giving the group a combined silver content of approximately 6.5 troy ounces. Condition: Circulated; moderate wear consistent with circulation; housed in individual cardboard holders within collector?s storage box.