Obverse. Photo © United States Mint
  • 10 Cents 2016, KM# 641, United States of America (USA), Centenary Anniversary of Three Numismatic Icons, Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin
  • 10 Cents 2016, KM# 641, United States of America (USA), Centenary Anniversary of Three Numismatic Icons, Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin
  • 10 Cents 2016, KM# 641, United States of America (USA), Centenary Anniversary of Three Numismatic Icons, Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin, Presentation case and Certificate of Authenticity
  • 10 Cents 2016, KM# 641, United States of America (USA), Centenary Anniversary of Three Numismatic Icons, Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin, Presentation case
Description

Struck in .9999 fine 24–karat gold, the Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin features Adolph A. Weinman’s original Winged Liberty design.

This gold dime coin is commonly referred to as the Mercury Dime because of Liberty’s resemblance to the Roman god. Each coin contains one–tenth troy ounce of 24–karat gold, symbolic of the coin’s denomination of one dime, and is struck with a business strike finish.

Each coin is encapsulated and hand packaged in a custom–designed, black–matte hardwood presentation case and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

In 2016, the U.S. Mint will mark the centenary anniversary of three numismatic icons with the release of the Mercury Dime, Standing Liberty Quarter, and Walking Liberty Half Dollar Centennial Gold Coins.

Obverse

A portrait of Liberty facing left, wearing a winged cap (Phrygian cap).

LIBERTY
IN·GOD
WE·TRUST
W
2016

Reverse

A Roman fasces and an olive branch, symbolizing America’s military readiness and desire for peace.

*UNITED·STATES·OF·AMERICA*
E·PLURIBUS
UNUM
AU 24K
1/10 OZ.
ONE W DIME

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.9999
Weight 3.11 g
Diameter 16.5 mm
Thickness 1.19 mm
Shape round
Alignment -
Mint
West Point Mint (W)

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