{"product_id":"1916-mercury-dime-vf","title":"1916 Mercury Dime - VF","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a classic piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly 20th-century American silver coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to your collection with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1916 Mercury Dime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Fine (VF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition. Struck at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhiladelphia Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90% silver and 10% copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this historic dime represents the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst year of the beloved Mercury Dime series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced from 1916 through 1945.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by renowned sculptor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdolph A. Weinman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the obverse features Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap, symbolizing freedom of thought. Although commonly called the Mercury Dime because of its resemblance to the Roman god Mercury, the portrait actually represents Liberty. The reverse displays a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efasces and olive branch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, symbolizing strength, unity, and peace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Fine (VF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition, this coin exhibits moderate circulation wear while retaining attractive design details, including visible separation in Liberty's hair and wing feathers. Its readable date and classic appearance reflect more than a century of American monetary history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst-year status, iconic Weinman design, and 90% silver composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make this 1916 Mercury Dime an appealing addition to any Mercury Dime collection or classic U.S. silver type set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stock photo shown. Actual coin may vary in toning, wear, strike quality, surface marks, and overall appearance while remaining consistent with the stated Very Fine (VF) condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CCI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67866927366389,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7039\/1029\/files\/1916-mercury-dime-vf_2084_obv.jpg?v=1793216133","url":"https:\/\/chattanoogacoins.com\/products\/1916-mercury-dime-vf","provider":"CCI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}