1944-D Mercury Dime — About Uncirculated (AU), Full Bands (FB)
A classic 1944-D Mercury Dime, struck at the Denver Mint during World War II. Designed by Adolph A. Weinman, the obverse features Liberty wearing a winged cap, while the reverse depicts a fasces surrounded by olive branches.
This example is graded About Uncirculated (AU) and displays Full Bands (FB) on the reverse. The Full Bands designation indicates that the horizontal bands across the fasces are fully separated and clearly defined, a desirable characteristic among Mercury Dime collectors.
Struck in 90% silver, the 1944-D is a relatively common date, but examples with strong strikes and Full Bands are especially appealing to collectors. The Denver Mint produced 62,224,000 Mercury Dimes in 1944.
Details:
- Year: 1944
- Denomination: Ten Cents
- Type: Mercury Dime
- Mint Mark: D — Denver
- Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
- Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Weight: 2.50 grams
- Diameter: 17.8 mm
- Condition: About Uncirculated (AU)
- Designation: Full Bands (FB)
- Mintage: 62,224,000
