Mercury dime en · NOUN
Etymology
The depiction of Liberty was confused by many people with Mercury.
Meanings
- (historical) A ten-cent coin struck by the United States Mint from late 1916 to 1945, bearing on its obverse the depiction of a young Liberty in a winged Phrygian cap.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury dimes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |