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How can you tell if a dime is winged head or mercury?
A dime with a winged head design will have a portrait of Liberty wearing a winged cap, while a Mercury dime will have a depiction of Liberty with a winged Phrygian cap. The winged head design is more commonly associated with the Barber series, whereas the Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945.
Why is the Mercury dime called the Mercury dime?
Technically the coins are supposed to be called Liberty dimes and the winged Liberty cap worn by Miss Liberty is supposed to symbolize freedom. But the design looks so much like the winged helmet worn by the Roman god Mercury that people nicknamed the coin a "Mercury" dime almost as soon as it was released, and the name has stuck for almost a century.
Why is Mercury on the face of a silver dime?
Mercury is depicted on the face of a silver dime because the design of the dime features the allegorical figure of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap, which is associated with the Roman god Mercury. Mercury was the god of financial gain, commerce, and communication, making it a fitting choice for a coin representing value and trade.
What is the diameter of a us dime in kilometers?
A U.S. dime is 17.91 millimeters in diamater, which is 0.00001791 kilometers.
What does a picture of a mercury dime looks like?
Do a Google image search for "Mercury Dime" and you will see the photo of the dime.
When was Design on a Dime created?
Design on a Dime was created in 200#.
What is the duration of Design on a Dime?
The duration of Design on a Dime is 1800.0 seconds.
The story behind the back of the Mercury Dime?
See the Related Link below for a description of the coin's design.
Who was the president when the Japanese attack the Pearl Harbor?
Franklin Roservelt
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
What actors and actresses appeared in Design on a Dime - 2011?
The cast of Design on a Dime - 2011 includes: Casey Noble as Herself - Host
What is on the other side of the dime?
The current Roosevelt dime has been minted in the United States since 1946. The front has Roosevelt's profile while the back design is a torch flanked by an olive branch and an oak branch.
Design on a dime theme song?
The theme song for Design on a Dime does not have a name. It is, however, recorded by Fish-Fry that does music for commercials and television shows.
What are the release dates for Design on a Dime - 2001 Happy Hacienda?
Design on a Dime - 2001 Happy Hacienda was released on: USA: 18 June 2008
What are the release dates for Design on a Dime - 2001 Boring Bedroom?
Design on a Dime - 2001 Boring Bedroom was released on: USA: 16 July 2008
What are the release dates for Design on a Dime - 2001 Scouting for a Sale?
Design on a Dime - 2001 Scouting for a Sale was released on: USA: 14 December 2008
What are the release dates for Design on a Dime - 2001 Plain Patio?
Design on a Dime - 2001 Plain Patio was released on: USA: 9 July 2008
