{"product_id":"1942-d-mercury-dime-denver-90-silver-winged-liberty-wwii-us-coin-ms-luster","title":"1942-D Mercury Dime Denver 90% Silver Winged Liberty WWII US Coin MS Luster","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0039f3;\"\u003e1942-D Mercury Dime (Denver) – 90% Silver – WWII Era Issue – Choice Mint State (MS 63 – MS 64 \/ Radiant Luster \u0026amp; Sharp Strike)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_77c9bcc67ae1e5ef-1012\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Breakdown \u0026amp; Attribution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003e10 Cents \/ ONE DIME\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1\" id=\"p-rc_77c9bcc67ae1e5ef-1017\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_77c9bcc67ae1e5ef-1018\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Winged Liberty Head \/ \"Mercury\" Dime (1916–1945)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_77c9bcc67ae1e5ef-1019\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear of Issue:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003e1942\u003c\/b\u003e (First full year of United States involvement in World War II)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_77c9bcc67ae1e5ef-1020\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMint Facility:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eDenver Mint\u003c\/b\u003e (Identified by the distinct \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eD\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e mint mark located on the reverse at the lower left, adjacent to the base of the fasces and left of \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"156\"\u003eONE\u003c\/code\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 61,563,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_77c9bcc67ae1e5ef-1021\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eAdolph A. Weinman\u003c\/b\u003e (Designer monogram \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003eAW\u003c\/code\u003e clearly visible in the lower right field between the date and neck truncation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003e90% Silver, 10% Copper\u003c\/b\u003e (.900 Fine Silver)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrecious Metal Content:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e0.07234 Troy Ounces\u003c\/b\u003e of pure silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal US Mint Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,8,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,8,1,0,0\"\u003eDiameter: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003e17.9 mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,8,1,1,0\"\u003eOfficial Standard Weight: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003e2.50 grams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0\" id=\"p-rc_77c9bcc67ae1e5ef-1022\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Winged bust of Liberty facing left, symbolizing freedom of thought, surrounded by \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"98\"\u003e\"LIBERTY\"\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"109\"\u003e\"IN GOD WE TRUST\"\u003c\/i\u003e, and date \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"137\"\u003e1942\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0\" id=\"p-rc_77c9bcc67ae1e5ef-1023\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Roman fasces bound with rods and battle-ax intertwined with an olive branch, symbolizing strength through unity and peace, flanked by \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"150\"\u003e\"E PLURIBUS UNUM\"\u003c\/i\u003e and bordered by \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"184\"\u003e\"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\"\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"215\"\u003e\"ONE DIME\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Significance \u0026amp; Band Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWorld War II Production:\u003c\/b\u003e Struck in 1942 during the industrial war mobilization following Pearl Harbor, when the Denver Mint operated around the clock producing coinage to support high-velocity military payrolls and wartime economic expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_77c9bcc67ae1e5ef-1024\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBand Definition (Split Band Evaluation):\u003c\/b\u003e While the upper and lower horizontal retaining bands on the fasces are fully struck and rounded, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"142\"\u003ecentral cross-bands\u003c\/b\u003e show a tiny bridge of metal softness in the very center groove (typical of Denver business strikes), evaluating technically as a sharp standard MS strike rather than Full Split Bands (non-FB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_77c9bcc67ae1e5ef-1025\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWWII Variety Awareness:\u003c\/b\u003e 1942 is famous for the legendary 1942\/41-D overdate variety; this piece is a crisp, standard regular-die strike with strong date relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Visual Grade Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAssigned Technical Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eChoice Mint State (MS 63 – MS 64 \/ Radiant Luster \u0026amp; Sharp Strike)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1\" id=\"p-rc_77c9bcc67ae1e5ef-1026\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePreservation Highlights \u0026amp; Surface Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_77c9bcc67ae1e5ef-1027\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLuster \u0026amp; Flash:\u003c\/b\u003e Brilliant, untoned silvery-white luster with vibrant cartwheel flash spinning across both fields under direct light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_77c9bcc67ae1e5ef-1028\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStrike \u0026amp; Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Crisp, needle-sharp details; Liberty's wing feathers and hair curls display full, distinct definition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0,2\"\u003e. The reverse fasces fluting and olive leaves are cleanly executed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0,3\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_77c9bcc67ae1e5ef-1029\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean, original uncirculated surfaces with no friction or wear; only a couple of minor microscopic bag contacts on the cheek, fully consistent with an MS 63\/64 business strike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_77c9bcc67ae1e5ef-1030\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRims \u0026amp; Edge:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfectly intact raised rims and clear, unbroken denticles on both sides without rim bumps or staple scrapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JV Coins \u0026 Currency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50796124307714,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/7393\/8178\/files\/20261018_214928.jpg?v=1792379620","url":"https:\/\/jvcoinscurrency.com\/products\/1942-d-mercury-dime-denver-90-silver-winged-liberty-wwii-us-coin-ms-luster","provider":"JV Coins \u0026 Currency","version":"1.0","type":"link"}