Mercury Dimes
(1916 - 1945)
The Mercury Dime, officially known as the Winged Liberty Head Dime, was introduced in 1916, replacing the Barber design. Created by Adolph A. Weinman, the obverse features Liberty wearing a winged cap symbolizing freedom of thought—often mistaken for the Roman god Mercury, which inspired the coin’s popular nickname. The reverse displays a fasces and olive branch, representing strength and peace.
The series was struck from 1916 through 1945 in a consistent 90% silver and 10% copper composition. Minted at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco, the coins saw heavy circulation during the early 20th century.
Key issues include the 1916-D and several notable overdates. Production ended in 1945 following the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt, after which the design was replaced by the Roosevelt Dime in 1946. Today, Mercury Dimes remain one of the most widely collected and visually admired U.S. silver series.
Check out dates & mintages for U.S. 10C Mercury Dimes, below.Business Strikes
1916 | 22,180,080
1916-D | 264,000
1916-S | 10,450,000
1917 | 55,230,000
1917-D | 9,402,000
1917-S | 27,330,000
1918 | 26,680,000
1918-D | 22,674,800
1918-S | 19,300,000
1919 | 35,740,000
1919-D | 9,939,000
1919-S | 8,850,000
1920 | 59,030,000
1920-D | 19,171,000
1920-S | 13,820,000
1921 | 1,230,000
1921-D | 1,080,000
1923 | 50,130,000
1923-S | 6,440,000
1924 | 24,010,000
1924-D | 6,810,000
1924-S | 7,120,000
1925 | 25,610,000
1925-D | 5,117,000
1925-S | 5,850,000
1926 | 32,160,000
1926-D | 6,828,000
1926-S | 1,520,000
1927 | 28,080,000
1927-D | 4,812,000
1927-S | 4,770,000
1928 | 19,480,000
1928-D | 4,161,000
1928-S | 7,400,000
1929 | 25,970,000
1929-D | 5,034,000
1929-S | 4,730,000
1930 | 6,770,000
1930-S | 1,843,000
1931 | 3,150,000
1931-D | 1,260,000
1931-S | 1,800,000
1934 | 24,080,000
1934-D | 6,772,000
1935 | 58,830,000
1935-D | 10,477,000
1935-S | 15,840,000
1936 | 87,500,000
1936-D | 16,132,000
1936-S | 9,210,000
1937 | 56,860,000
1937-D | 14,146,000
1937-S | 9,740,000
1938 | 22,190,000
1938-D | 5,537,000
1938-S | 8,090,000
1939 | 67,740,000
1939-D | 24,394,000
1939-S | 10,540,000
1940 | 65,350,000
1940-D | 21,198,000
1940-S | 21,560,000
1941 | 175,090,000
1941-D | 45,634,000
1941-S | 43,090,000
1942 | 205,410,000
1942-D | 60,740,000
1942-S | 49,300,000
1943 | 191,710,000
1943-D | 71,949,000
1943-S | 60,400,000
1944 | 231,410,000
1944-D | 62,224,000
1944-S | 49,490,000
1945 | 159,130,000
1945-D | 40,245,000
1945-S | 41,290,000
Proof Strikes
1936 Proof | 4,130
1937 Proof | 5,756
1938 Proof | 8,728
1939 Proof | 9,321
1940 Proof | 11,827
1941 Proof | 16,557
1942 Proof | 22,329
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