1936 Mercury Silver Dime - MS60 (Uncirculated) Toned Coin - Philadelphia Mint - 1936P Liberty Head Dime - 1936-P - High Grade

This listing is for one 1936 Mercury Silver Dime, as pictured; no Mint mark denoting the Philadelphia Mint. MS62 (Uncirculated) Grade / Condition, High Grade. This particular coin is toned, and has gained color, a kind of rainbow tone, but has no trace of wear from circulation. Beautiful coin. Hard to do it justice in a photo.

Designed by Adolph Weinman and also referred to as the Winged Liberty Head dime, it gained its common name because the obverse depiction of a young Liberty, identifiable by her winged Phrygian cap, was confused with the Roman god Mercury. Weinman is believed to have used Elsie Stevens, the wife of lawyer and poet Wallace Stevens, as a model. The coin's reverse depicts a fasces, symbolizing unity and strength, and an olive branch, signifying peace.

The dime's design was changed in 1946 to feature President Roosevelt on the obverse of the coin who had recently deceased.

1936 Mercury Silver Dime - MS62 (Uncirculated) Toned Coin - Philadelphia Mint - 1936P Liberty Head Dime - 1936-P - High Grade