The Winged Liberty Head dime, commonly referred to as the Mercury Dime, is one of the beloved coin design of US Constitutional silver.
It is a favorite of many silver stackers, as it is mine.
So when the United States Mint released a gold version of the Winged Liberty Head dime, coin enthusiasts and stackers alike were pleased, as I was!
All photos in this article were taken by @silversaver888
Denomination: Dime
Composition: 99.99% Gold
Content: .9999 Fine Gold (3.110 grams)
Diameter: 0.50 inch (16.50 mm)
Weight: 0.1000 troy oz.
Edge: Reeded
Mint/Mint Mark: West Point/ W
Obverse: Adolph A Weinman (1870-1952)
Description: Depicts a portrait of Libert facinf left, wearing a winged cap.
Reverse: Adolph A Weinman (1870-1952)
Description: Depicts a Roman fasces and an olive branch, indicating America's military rediness but also her desire for peace.