The Mercury dime, officially known as the Winged Liberty Head dime, was minted from 1916 to 1945 and is a favorite among coin collectors. Designed by Adolph A. Weinman, the coin features a ...

The Mercury dime features a portrait of the goddess Liberty, but her winged helmet made many people confuse her with the god Mercury. This iconic 10-cent coin was first issued in 1916 and ...

Despite their name, dimes from this era neither contain mercury nor depict Mercury, the Roman god. The dime — 90% silver, 10% copper — instead features a winged Lady Liberty.