Obverse of the Mercury (Winged Liberty) dime.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Value | $0.10 |
| Diameter | 17.91 mm |
| Obverse Design | Winged Liberty, mistaken for the Roman god Mercury. |
| Reverse Design | Olive branch and a fasces (a bundle of sticks with a blade protruding) |
| Coin Mass | 2.5 grams |
| Composition | 90% silver; 10% copper |
| Silver Mass | 2.25 grams |
| Designer | Adolph Weinman |
| Mint Marks | D-Denver; S-San Francisco; P-Philadelphia located on left side of reverse at bottom between the "E" and the olive branch |
| Notes | Weinman also designed the Walking Liberty Half Dollar. The fasces, is a bundle of sticks with an axe blade emerging and is a symbol of unity and power in war. The fasces is surrounded by the olive branch representing the desire for peace. |