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It was purely an artistic decision. The so-called "Mercury" design was adopted in 1916 as part of a general redesign process. Up till that year dimes, quarters and half dollars usually carried the same images. While there was little chance of confusion due to the coins' different sizes it was felt that separate themes would allow for more artistic creativity.
The noted sculptor A. A. Weinman had two of his proposals selected for the new coins: the famous "Walking Liberty" image was chosen for the half, and a classically-inspired image of Miss Liberty wearing a winged Liberty cap was chosen for the dime. When the dime entered circulation many people thought that the winged cap looked so much like that worn by the Roman god Mercury that they almost immediately started calling the coins "Mercury dimes", and the name has stuck ever since.
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How many 1947 mercury dimes were minted?
None, Roosevelt dimes replaced the Mercury dimes in1946
What is Mercury Roosevelt dimes worth?
Mercury (1916-1945) dimes and Roosevelt (1946 to date) dimes are two different series of US coins. Post new question with a date.
1941 Mercury dimes?
Mercury dimes minted from 1941 to 1945 are very common, if it has any wear, the value is about $2.00 just for the silver.
What is the value of a 1948 US Mercury dime?
Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945. All dimes since then carry a portrait of Franklin Roosevelt.
When were Mercury dimes made?
1916 to 1945. The coins were supposed to be called Liberty dimes but the winged cap on Liberty's head made her look like the Greek god Mercury. They were almost immediately nicknamed Mercury dimes and that's what they're called today.
How many mercury dimes make an ounce of silver?
13.8
How many 1916 d dimes did they make?
they made 2 million 1916 d dimes oh and that dime is called a mercury dime ONLY 264,000 1916-D Mercury Dimes were struck.
1893 mercury head nickel for surewhy did someone say they didnt make them?
Because the first Mercury dimes were first minted in 1916! Before that the dimes were called Liberty Head dimes, and before those there were Liberty Seated dimes.
How many 1947 mercury dimes were minted?
None, Roosevelt dimes replaced the Mercury dimes in1946
How many mercury dimes make a troy ounce of silver?
A mercury dime contains 0.0723 troy ounces of silver. You would need 13.83 mercury dimes to get 1 troy ounce of Silver.
Are mercury dimes magnetic?
No, nor are any U.S. dimes. Mercury dimes are made of silver and copper, neither of which are magnetic.
Is Roosevelt on the mercury dime?
No. "Mercury" dimes (really Liberty dimes, but everyone calls them Mercury dimes) were made from 1916 to 1945. Roosevelt's portrait was put on the dime in 1946, that's why they're called Roosevelt dimes.
Are all Mercury dimes silver?
Yes, all mercury dimes were minted before the mint started making copper/nickel dimes.
Did Mercury dimes contain silver?
Yes they do, all Mercury Head dimes are 90% silver and 10% copper.
What is a rare Dimes?
1944 is a common date for Mercury dimes and there are no significant varieties.
What is Mercury Roosevelt dimes worth?
Mercury (1916-1945) dimes and Roosevelt (1946 to date) dimes are two different series of US coins. Post new question with a date.
1941 Mercury dimes?
Mercury dimes minted from 1941 to 1945 are very common, if it has any wear, the value is about $2.00 just for the silver.
