Issued by the United States Mint to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the iconic Mercury Dime, this 2016-W Centennial Gold Coin recreates Adolph A. Weinman's celebrated 1916 design in 1/10 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold. Struck at the West Point Mint, this special release pays tribute to one of the most beloved designs in American coinage.
The obverse features Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom often mistaken for the Roman god Mercury, giving the coin its popular nickname. The reverse displays a fasces alongside an olive branch, representing America's strength and desire for peace.
Coin Highlights:
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Contains 1/10 troy oz of .9999 fine gold.
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Issued by the United States Mint in 2016.
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Celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Mercury Dime.
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Struck at the West Point Mint with the "W" mint mark.
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Comes in a protective plastic flip.
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Obverse features Adolph A. Weinman's iconic Winged Liberty design.
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Reverse depicts a fasces and olive branch.
| Manufacturer: | U.S. Mint |
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| Condition: | New |
| Thickness: | 0.05 inches |
| Weight (Troy Oz): | 0.1 |
| Purity: | .9999+ |
| Diameter: | 0.625 inches |
