Description

$1 FV 90% Silver Mercury Dimes contains ten genuine U.S. Winged Liberty Head dimes, commonly called Mercury dimes. These classic dimes were struck for circulation from 1916 through 1945 in the traditional 90% silver composition used for U.S. dimes of the era.

A $1 face-value lot equals ten dimes. At original mint specifications, that amount contains approximately 0.7234 troy ounce of silver; actual circulated lots can weigh slightly less because of normal wear. Mercury dimes are popular as constitutional silver because they combine fractional denomination, recognizable U.S. history, and collector familiarity.

Key Features:

• $1 total face value
• 10 Mercury dimes per lot
• 90% silver U.S. coinage
• Classic 1916–1945 design type
• Fractional constitutional-silver format

Specifications:

• Denomination: 10 cents per coin
• Quantity: 10 dimes per $1 face value
• Composition: 90% silver / 10% copper
• Original coin weight: 2.50 g each
• Approximate original silver content: 0.7234 troy oz per $1 face value
• Obverse: Winged Liberty Head
• Reverse: Fasces and olive branch

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How many Mercury dimes are in $1 face value?
A: Ten dimes.

Q: Are Mercury dimes made of 90% silver?
A: Yes. Regular U.S. Mercury dimes were struck in a 90% silver composition.

Q: How much silver is in $1 face value?
A: At original mint weight, ten dimes contain about 0.7234 troy ounce of silver; circulated wear can reduce actual weight slightly.

Q: Why are they called Mercury dimes?
A: The obverse is actually a Winged Liberty Head, but the winged cap was widely mistaken for the Roman god Mercury and the nickname became common.