Description
USA Mercury Dime 1918 10c Silver
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Common coin |
| Years | 1916-1945 |
| Value | 10 Cents = 1 Dime (0.1 USD) |
| Metal | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Obverse
An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word “LIBERTY” and accompanied with the motto: “IN GOD WE TRUST”
Lettering: LIBERTY IN GOD WE TRUST 1919 AAW
Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Reverse
Mintmark to right of ONE
A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace. It is accompanied with the motto “E • PLURIBUS UNUM” and surrounded with the facial value and the lettering “UNITED • STATES • OF • AMERICA”
Lettering:
E • PLURIBUS UNUM
UNITED • STATES • OF • AMERICA
* ONE DIME *
D
Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Edge
Reeded (118 reeds)
