1939 Mercury Dime (90% Silver)
circa 1939 by United States Mint

Details:
Mintage 67,740,000. The composition of the Mercury Dime also known as the Winged Liberty Head Dime from 1916-1945 is 90% silver and 10% copper. A Dime weighs 2.5000 grams, therefore the silver weight is 2.2500 grams or 0.0804 Troy ounces.

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This 1939 Mercury Dime (90% Silver) information page was created in January 2026 and last updated on 27th January 2026

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