Mercury Dimes > Dedication
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Mercury Dimes > Acknowledgements
[The following excerpt is published courtesy of DLRC Press and its author, David W. Lange. This information was originally published in 2005 in The Complete Guide to Mercury Dimes]
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The principal photography for this book was performed by Tom Mulvaney. His work includes the obverse and reverse photos of each date/mint combination, the error gallery, the grading guide and numerous close-up photos. Additional… Continued...
Mercury Dimes > FOREWORD to the First Edition
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by Bill Fivaz
The world situation was worrisome at best in 1916, and things were changing rapidly in Europe. Changes were occurring in this country as well, and many people look upon 1916 as… Continued...
Mercury Dimes > Author’s Foreword
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Special to the Second Edition
The original edition of this book was published in 1993, which now seems a lot longer time ago than it really is. So much has happened in these dozen… Continued...
Mercury Dimes > Introduction
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There are numerous reasons why people become coin collectors. Many inherit their interest from a parent or some other relative; a few are introduced to the hobby by a friend or coworker. Children are… Continued...
Mercury Dimes > Ch 1 > History of the Mercury Dime Series
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“a new design may, therefore, be adopted in 1916 . . .”
The coinage Act of September 26, 1890 amended Section 3510 of the Revised Statutes of the United States to read in… Continued...
Mercury Dimes > Ch 1 > Design Changes
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The Winged Head Liberty Dime of 1916 features a very busy pictorial for such a small coin. Nevertheless, all of the elements are arranged attractively and make for a pleasing whole.
The obverse of… Continued...
Mercury Dimes > Ch 1 > Adolph Alexander Weinman
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The future creator of the Winged Head Liberty Dime and the Walking Liberty Half Dollar was born December 11, 1870 to Gustave Weingaertner, a shoemaker, and his wife Katharina.1 He left his… Continued...
