The 1944 Mercury Dime is a classic U.S. silver coin designed by renowned sculptor Adolph A. Weinman. Officially known as the Winged Liberty Head Dime, the series was struck from 1916 through 1945 and remains one of the most recognizable designs in American coinage.
This example has been authenticated by NGC as Genuine and is encapsulated in a collectible Route 66-themed NGC holder, combining a historic 90% silver U.S. coin with an iconic piece of Americana.
Coin Highlights:
- Year: 1944
- Country: United States
- Denomination: 10 Cents
- Series: Mercury Dime
- Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
- Weight: 2.50 grams
- Actual Silver Weight: 0.0723 troy oz
- Diameter: 17.9 mm
- Reeded edge.
- Designed by Adolph A. Weinman.
- Authenticated by NGC as Genuine.
- Encapsulated in a special Route 66 NGC holder.
- Philadelphia issues had a mintage of 231,410,000 coins.
Obverse:
Features Liberty facing left wearing a winged Phrygian cap, symbolizing freedom of thought. The resemblance to the Roman god Mercury led to the coin’s popular “Mercury Dime” nickname.
Reverse:
Features a fasces surrounded by an olive branch, representing strength and unity alongside peace. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “ONE DIME,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” complete the design.
Route 66 Holder:
The special NGC holder celebrates Route 66, one of America’s most famous highways. Paired with a World War II-era 1944 Mercury Dime, the presentation offers a distinctive combination of American numismatic and cultural history.
