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It is the faces, which is a bundle of wooden rods with an axe in it. It is a symbol from ancient Rome which symbolized power along with authority. Ironically, this symbol was used by the fascist movement which was sweeping Europe at that time, so while the US had it on their dime, they were fighting dictators which had embraced it as a symbol.
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What is rare about the 1942 dime?
Nothing in particular.
How much money is a 1942 silver dime worth?
A 1942 Mercury silver dime could be worth between $2.00 and $30.00 depending on its condition and grade.
What is a US 1942 dime with a W on it worth?
W is the initial of A. A. Weinman. The mint mark is on the back. Please see the related question for more.
1942 dime worth?
1942 is a common date for dimes. It's worth a little over $2.
What is the V within the wreath on the back of 1898 liberty dime?
The reason your "dime" is the size of a nickel is that it's not a dime, it's a 5¢ coin. If you remember Roman numerals, V is the symbol for 5. There's more information at the Related Question.
Chemical symbol expression for half a dime?
Half of a dime is a Nickel and the chemical symbol is Ni.Nickel - Chemical Symbol: Ni
What is rare about the 1942 dime?
Nothing in particular.
What is the value of a 1942 silver libertry head dime?
If it has any wear at all the value is for the silver only about $1.00. A uncirculated 1942 dime is about $2.50
How much money is a 1942 silver dime worth?
A 1942 Mercury silver dime could be worth between $2.00 and $30.00 depending on its condition and grade.
What is the national symbol of a nickel?
A dime.
What is a US 1942 dime with a W on it worth?
W is the initial of A. A. Weinman. The mint mark is on the back. Please see the related question for more.
1942 dime worth?
1942 is a common date for dimes. It's worth a little over $2.
1942 silver dime with a ladies face who is this LADY?
Who is the symbol of the U.S. ?? Have you ever seen the Statue of Liberty?? That tells you who the "lady" is. The winged cap is a Liberty cap, symbolizing freedom (wings = you can go anywhere you want). Because a Liberty cap resembles the helmet worn by the god Mercury, these coins are almost always called "Mercury" dimes. The "W" on the front is not a mint mark, it's the monogram of the designer A. A. Weinmann. The mint mark, if there is one, is located on the back next to the word ONE. The bundle and ax on the back is a "fasces", a symbol of authority in Roman times, In any case 1942 is a common date for this coin; your dime is worth about $1.00 to $1.50 depending on wear.
Is there a such thing as Dime-back in football?
there is nickel-back and there is a play type called Dime but I'm not sure if there is a position dime-back
How rare is 1942 us dime?
1942 is a very common date Mercury dime most are worth about a dollar just for the silver. But it could be worth something since that was around/during WWII.
What is the V within the wreath on the back of 1898 liberty dime?
The reason your "dime" is the size of a nickel is that it's not a dime, it's a 5¢ coin. If you remember Roman numerals, V is the symbol for 5. There's more information at the Related Question.
What is on the back of a 1942 dime?
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.
