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1919-D Dime MS Values
Details
Like many early branch-mint Mercury dimes, the 1919-D is common in circulated condition and notably scarce in uncirculated grades. The 1919-D Mercury dime is especially tough in Gem grades, and pieces grading MS66 or higher are extremely rare. Much of this is due to the fact that there are relatively few well-struck pieces, thus Full-Bands examples and nice uncirculated specimens in general are extraordinarily challenging and highly sought after.
Obverse: Winged Liberty, or Mercury (the Roman god of commerce), is depicted facing left with LIBERTY spelled around the periphery. IN GOD WE TRUST appears left of the neck and the date is positioned just below the bust around 5 o'clock. The designer's initials "AW" appear to the right of the neck.
Reverse: A large torch is centered vertically adorned with an axe head and olive branches. UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN * ONE DIME * is spelled out around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears near the bottom rim left of the torch.
Basic Information
GSID:
4535
Coin Date:
1919-D
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Denver
Mintage:
9,939,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
D
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
2.5 gr
Weight:
0.08 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0723 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
