Mercury Dimes
The Winged Liberty Dime was minted from 1916-1945. Although most commonly referred to as the "Mercury" dime, the Winged Liberty Head does not depict the Roman messenger god. The obverse figure is a depiction of the mythological goddess Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap, a classic Western symbol of liberty and freedom, with its wings intending to symbolize freedom of thought.
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