Introduced in 1916, the Mercury Dime marked a transition in US coinage after the Barber Dime completed its mandated 25-year production period. While commonly called the Mercury Dime, its official name is the Winged Liberty Head Dime. The design was created by sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, who was selected through a formal design competition. This 1937 Mercury Dime offers a stunning MS67+ certification with the coveted FB designation. Today, the 1937 Mercury Dime is available at JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with an individual slab!
• 22nd date in the Mercury Dime series!
• FB designation!
• Contains .07234 troy oz of actual silver content.
• The face value is $.10 (USD).
• Graded Mint State 67+ by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• On the obverse is Winged Liberty.
• The reverse features a fasces wrapped in an olive branch.
• Please note that the exact appearance of each coin could vary slightly.

The 1937 Mercury Dime from Philadelphia boasted a substantial mintage of 56,865,756 pieces, reflecting the increased economic activity as America emerged from the Depression. This was one of the highest mintages in the entire Mercury Dime series, making these coins extremely common and affordable for collectors today. The 1937 Philadelphia issue is often recommended as an excellent type coin for those seeking a high-quality Mercury Dime at a reasonable price.

This 1937 Mercury Dime comes in Mint State 67+ condition, indicating it is among the highest quality MS67 specimens. FB stands for Full Bands, an indication that the central horizontal bands on the fasces display a strong strike, with bands that are fully separated, with no breaks or abrasions. The coin displays blast white surfaces with a bright, frosted luster.

The obverse of the 1937 Mercury Dime shows Liberty in a youthful profile facing left, wearing a winged Phrygian cap symbolizing freedom of thought. Weinman’s design is recognized for its balanced composition and fine detail, including Liberty’s flowing hair and the carefully rendered feathers of the cap. The word “LIBERTY” follows the coin’s rim, with “IN GOD WE TRUST” placed near the neck and the date shown below.

The reverse of the 1937 Mercury Dime presents a Roman fasces, a traditional symbol of strength and unity, with bound rods representing the states joined together. Draped across the fasces is an olive branch, representing peace alongside strength. Inscriptions reading “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “ONE DIME” complete the design, reflecting themes that resonated during the wartime era.

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