The reverse [tails] side of the Mercury Dime depicts a Roman fasces. This is a bundle of rods surrounding a central handle of an ax and denotes one strengthened by many. To view this side of the Mercury Dime click on the link in the "RELATED LINKS" in the lower left corner of this box.
Average condition about $1.00
The last Liberty dimes, called the "Winged Liberty Head" or "Mercury" dimes were minted in 1945. In1945 they were replaced by the Roosevelt dime which is still used.
A 1918 Dime - aka - Winged Liberty/Mercury Dime - is worth in good condition (G4): $4; if its mint state is MS60, the value is: $70.
It is not of anyone in particular, but it is the personification of Liberty. Since Liberty wears a winged cap, it is commonly thought to be the god Mercury and so its common name is a Mercury dime.
A 1941 Winged Liberty head Dime - aka - Mercury Dime - in good condition (G4) is worth: $2; if the mint state is MS60, its value rises to: $8.00.
The Winged Liberty, or Mercury Dime. Most people call it the Mercury Dime, but its real name is the Winged Liberty dime.
Simple Answer: The Winged Liberty Head dime is a Mercury Head dime, same coin with two names. Winged Liberty Head is the official name.
The Winged Liberty Head Dime also known as the Mercury Dime was minted from 1916-1946.
Average condition about $1.00
This design is almost always called a "Mercury" dime because the winged Liberty cap worn by Miss Liberty resembles the had worn by the Greek god Mercury.
The woman is a rendition of Lady Liberty wearing a winged cap.
Adolph A. Weinman, the designer of the Winged Liberty dime, is believed to have modeled this version of Liberty on Elsie Kachel Stevens, the wife of well known poet Wallace Stevens.
The last Liberty dimes, called the "Winged Liberty Head" or "Mercury" dimes were minted in 1945. In1945 they were replaced by the Roosevelt dime which is still used.
A 1918 Dime - aka - Winged Liberty/Mercury Dime - is worth in good condition (G4): $4; if its mint state is MS60, the value is: $70.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dime_(United_States_coin) More accurately called a Winged Liberty Head dime.
Not quite. It's nicknamed a MERCURY dime because the winged liberty cap worn by Miss Liberty resembles the helmet worn by the god Mercury.
It is not of anyone in particular, but it is the personification of Liberty. Since Liberty wears a winged cap, it is commonly thought to be the god Mercury and so its common name is a Mercury dime.