The Mercury Dime was first issued by the United States Mint in 1916, replacing the Barber Dime after it completed its required 25-year period of use. Officially referred to as the Winged Liberty Head Dime, the coin was designed by Adolph A. Weinman, who was selected through a competitive process to create updated designs for US coinage. This 1937-S Mercury Dime features a strong MS66 grade with a coveted FB designation. Right now, the 1937-S Mercury Dime is available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The 1937-S Mercury Dime available here is in Mint State 66 condition with a prized FB designation. The FB designation stands for Full Bands and references the superior, strong strike of the central horizontal bands on the fasces on the reverse. The bands must be fully separated with no breaks or abrasions. The coin features blast-white surfaces with frosted luster on the fields and devices, as well as a satin sheen on the reverse.
The 1937-S Mercury Dime from San Francisco was produced with a mintage of 9,740,000 pieces, making it the lowest-production variety of the three 1937 issues. Despite its relatively lower mintage, the coin remains accessible to collectors, particularly in circulated conditions. San Francisco strikes from this period are often well-executed with strong details, making higher-grade examples attractive to collectors seeking quality specimens.
The obverse of the 1937-S Mercury Dime depicts Liberty in a youthful, left-facing profile, wearing a winged Phrygian cap that symbolizes freedom of thought. Weinman’s design is noted for its careful detail, including Liberty’s flowing hair and the finely rendered feathers of the cap. The inscription “LIBERTY” appears along the rim, with “IN GOD WE TRUST” positioned near the neck and the date shown below.
The reverse of the 1937-S Mercury Dime features a Roman fasces, a bundle of rods with an exposed axe blade that represents strength through unity among the states. Draped across the fasces is an olive branch, symbolizing peace alongside national strength. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “ONE DIME” complete the design, which carried meaningful symbolism during the wartime years of production.
If you have any questions about historic 90% silver coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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The Mercury Dime was first issued by the United States Mint in 1916, replacing the Barber Dime after it completed its required 25-year period of use. Officially referred to as the Winged Liberty Head Dime, the coin was designed by Adolph A. Weinman, who was selected through a competitive process to create updated designs for US coinage. This 1937-S Mercury Dime features a strong MS66 grade with a coveted FB designation. Right now, the 1937-S Mercury Dime is available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The 1937-S Mercury Dime available here is in Mint State 66 condition with a prized FB designation. The FB designation stands for Full Bands and references the superior, strong strike of the central horizontal bands on the fasces on the reverse. The bands must be fully separated with no breaks or abrasions. The coin features blast-white surfaces with frosted luster on the fields and devices, as well as a satin sheen on the reverse.
The 1937-S Mercury Dime from San Francisco was produced with a mintage of 9,740,000 pieces, making it the lowest-production variety of the three 1937 issues. Despite its relatively lower mintage, the coin remains accessible to collectors, particularly in circulated conditions. San Francisco strikes from this period are often well-executed with strong details, making higher-grade examples attractive to collectors seeking quality specimens.
The obverse of the 1937-S Mercury Dime depicts Liberty in a youthful, left-facing profile, wearing a winged Phrygian cap that symbolizes freedom of thought. Weinman’s design is noted for its careful detail, including Liberty’s flowing hair and the finely rendered feathers of the cap. The inscription “LIBERTY” appears along the rim, with “IN GOD WE TRUST” positioned near the neck and the date shown below.
The reverse of the 1937-S Mercury Dime features a Roman fasces, a bundle of rods with an exposed axe blade that represents strength through unity among the states. Draped across the fasces is an olive branch, symbolizing peace alongside national strength. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “ONE DIME” complete the design, which carried meaningful symbolism during the wartime years of production.
If you have any questions about historic 90% silver coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.