Learn more about the 1934 Mercury Dime below. Because of this, the misnomer “Mercury” has persisted through years of widespread use. However, people mistook the image of Lady Liberty on the coin’s obverse wearing a winged cap symbolizing the freedom of thought to be the Roman god Mercury.
The coin’s official name is the Winged Liberty Head dime. It is very amazing that a coin this little could have such a complex and beautiful design. The Mercury Dime, despite its small size, might be the most elegant coin the US Mint has ever produced.
