USA 1 dime Mercury 1938
USA, Philadelphia
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dime |
| Krause number | KM# 140 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 1.3 mm |
| diameter | 17.91 mm |
| weight | 2.5 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Description:
Phrygian cap
Creators:
Adolph Alexander Weinman (WA)
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
WA
Reverse:
Liberty
Plant
Description:
FascesOlive branch
Creators:
Adolph Alexander Weinman (WA)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
ONE DIME
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The Mint struck some 8,728 proof Mercury dimes in 1938. As with most proof Mercury dimes, they are quite rare with full cameo contrast.Read More
