The 1920-D Mercury Dime is a key collectible from the early years of the Winged Liberty Head dime series (1916–1945).
It was struck at the Denver Mint, and while not the rarest of Mercury dimes, finding one in high grade can be challenging. Here’s a 10-point guide covering its details, value, and significance.
Obverse (Front): Features Lady Liberty wearing a winged cap, symbolizing freedom of thought.
Reverse (Back): Depicts a fasces (a bundle of rods with an axe), representing strength and unity, alongside an olive branch for peace.
Full Bands (FB) Variety: Dimes with fully visible horizontal bands on the fasces are significantly more valuable.
Striking Weakness: Many 1920-D dimes have a weak strike, especially on the reverse.
Check the fasces on the reverse—if the central bands are fully separated and well-defined, the coin is designated FB by grading services like PCGS and NGC.
The 1920-D Mercury Dime is a sought-after date, especially in higher grades with Full Bands.
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