Era Coin Identifier™

Mercury Dime

Mercury Dime (1916-1945) · 1916–1945

Mercury Dime obverse reference photograph

Obverse

Mercury Dime reverse reference photograph

Reverse

Reference photos: Wikimedia Commons — public domain (Bobby131313)
Era
Mercury Dime (1916-1945)
Years minted
1916–1945
Composition
Silver 90% / Copper 10%
Reference weight
2.50 g
Accepted weight band
2.40 – 2.60 g
Diameter
17.91 mm
Thickness
1.35 mm
Mint marks
P · D · S

Authenticity check

A genuine example should weigh between 2.40 g and 2.60 g. Anything outside that band — or a diameter off 17.91 mm — is a strong counterfeit signal.

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