Mercury dime

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:coins
gptkbp:availability Widely available in the market
gptkbp:circulation 1916 to 1945
gptkbp:coin_grading_scale Used to determine condition
gptkbp:collectibility Highly collectible
gptkbp:community Active online and in clubs
gptkbp:composed_by 90% silver, 10% copper
gptkbp:cultural_impact Represented in popular culture and media
gptkbp:currency gptkb:Roosevelt_dime
gptkb:Dime
Featured at coin shows across the country
gptkbp:current_condition Varies widely based on condition
gptkbp:design An olive branch and a fasces
Liberty wearing a winged cap
gptkbp:design_critique Praised for its artistic quality
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Adolph_A._Weinman
gptkbp:diameter 17.91 mm
gptkbp:educational_resources Books and websites dedicated to coin collecting
gptkbp:engraving_technique Relief engraving
gptkbp:focus Date and mint mark varieties
gptkbp:historical_context Reflects the economic conditions of its time
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:Coinage_Act_of_1933
gptkbp:historical_significance Symbol of American coinage during the early 20th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mercury dime
gptkbp:inscription gptkb:None
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Roman_mythology
gptkbp:investment Considered a good investment by some collectors
gptkbp:legacy Influenced later coin designs
gptkbp:market Strong among collectors
gptkbp:mint_mark_locations D, S, and no mint mark
gptkbp:minted_by gptkb:United_States_Mint
1916
1945
Over 1 billion coins minted
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Winged_Liberty_Head
gptkbp:notable_collection Many notable numismatists have collected them
gptkbp:notable_exhibitions Displayed in numismatic exhibitions
gptkbp:notable_products High prices at auctions for rare examples
gptkbp:preservation_efforts Proper storage in holders
gptkbp:protocol Professional grading services
gptkbp:rarity Varies by year and mint mark
gptkbp:theme Liberty and freedom
gptkbp:values 10 cents
Varies based on condition and rarity
gptkbp:variant 1942/1 overdate
gptkbp:weight 2.5 grams
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Adolph_A._Weinman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5