Winged Liberty Dime with Rim Cut Coin Necklace

Description

Mercury Dime or Winged Liberty Head With Rim No Letters The fine and delicate ancient art of coin piercing was originated in the 16th century by noblemen for their true loves. This charming jewelry crafted from authentic coins makes a truly exquisite custom-made gift for him or her! Although this coin is typically referred to as the Mercury dime, the principal device is in reality a representation of Liberty. The wings crowning her cap are intended to symbolize liberty of believed. The artist initial’s AW is just to the right side of the neck. The Mercury dime is a ten-cent coin strucken by the U.S. Mint from 1916 to 1945. Engineered by Adolph Weinman and also known as the Winged Liberty Head dime, it acquired its widely used name as the obverse image associated with a young Liberty, recognizable by her winged Phrygian cap and had been confused with the Roman god Mercury. Weinman is thought to have employed Elsie Stevens, the wife of lawyer and poet Wallace Stevens, that served as the model. The reverse of the coin represents a fasces, symbolizing unity and strength, and an olive branch, signifying peace. In the year 1916, the dime, quarter, and half dollar designed by Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber had been in production for 25 years, and could possibly be replaced by the Treasury, of which the Mint serves as a part, without the need of Congressional authorization. Mint officials appeared to be under the misapprehension that all the designs needed changing, and carried out a competition between three (3) sculptors, through which Barber, who was found to be in his position for 36 years, also took part. Weinman’s designs in favor of the dime and half dollar had been selected. Despite the fact the new coin’s design was shown admiration for its beauty, vending machine manufacturers were having difficulties making the new dime work in their devices. The Mint implemented modifications upon learning of the issues. The coin continued being minted until 1945, at which point the Treasury ordered that a replacement design, presenting recently deceased president Franklin Roosevelt, take its place.

Item #: 20562009
Condition: New