2016 Centennial Gold Mercury Dime

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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!

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The 2016 Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin


COIN SPECIFICATIONS

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

COIN DESIGNER

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.


Information source: Certificate of Authenticity, US Mint

 
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This is one STUNNING gold coin, and I absolutely love it!


I hope you enjoyed viewing this article! I will see you again very soon!

silversaver888@silversaver888


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