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A genuine Silver Mercury dime serves as a unique and historical pendant on this exquisite sterling silver necklace. Each pendant is handcrafted by artisans using a goldsmith saw. Considered one of the most beautiful of all US coins, the beauty is enhanced by cutting out Lady Liberty in her winged cap. The 90% silver coin was designed by Adolph Weinman. This necklace is boxed with a certificate of authenticity. Pendants may vary due to being handmade. Mint marks and years will vary.

Specifications:

  • Coin Type: Mercury Dime
  • Coin Denomination: 10 cents
  • Coin Diameter: 1/5"
  • Coin Mintage Year(s): 1916-1945
  • Coin Composition: 90% silver. 10% other metals.


Additional Information:

  • Chain Type: Snake
  • Chain Length: 18"
  • Clasp: Lobster
  • Weight: 0.19 lbs
  • Country of Origin: Made in the USA
  • Warranty: One Year Manufacturer Warranty. Please contact UPM Global at 818-734-7500.


Dimes    

Mercury Dime:
First minted in 1916, this United States ten-cent piece features an image on the obverse of Lady Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap. The likeness drew comparisons to the Roman messenger god, Mercury, giving the coin its nickname. The cap Liberty wears has origins in ancient Greece and Rome and became a symbol of freedom used by revolutionaries in France and America during the late 18th century. The designer of the coin, Adolph Weinman, added wings to the sides of the cap to specifically call to mind freedom of thought.

The reverse of the Mercury dime features the fasces at the center supported by an olive branch. The fasces is an ancient Roman symbol of power and authority composed of rods arranged parallel and wrapped to the handle of an ax, while the olive branch is a traditional symbol of peace. The United States Mint struck the Mercury dime until the end of 1945. In 1946, John Sinnock's new design for the ten-cent coin honoring President Franklin Delano Roosevelt replaced the Mercury dime and continues today.