Dimes contained silver until 1965 when the U.S. Mint changed the 10-cent piece’s composition to a copper-nickel clad. ... A Mercury dime once owned by Marilyn Monroe on display as Julien’s ...

Despite their name, dimes from this era neither contain mercury nor depict Mercury, the Roman god. The dime — 90% silver, 10% copper — instead features a winged Lady Liberty.

Dimes contained silver until 1965 when the U.S. Mint changed the 10-cent piece’s composition to a copper-nickel clad. ... The Barber dime’s successor, dubbed the Mercury dime, ...

Despite their name, dimes from this era neither contain mercury nor depict Mercury, the Roman god. The dime — 90% silver, 10% copper — instead features a winged Lady Liberty.

Despite their name, dimes from this era neither contain mercury nor depict Mercury, the Roman god. The dime — 90% silver, 10% copper — instead features a winged Lady Liberty.

Despite their name, dimes from this era neither contain mercury nor depict Mercury, the Roman god. The dime — 90% silver, 10% copper — instead features a winged Lady Liberty.

Despite their name, dimes from this era neither contain mercury nor depict Mercury, the Roman god. The dime — 90% silver, 10% copper — instead features a winged Lady Liberty.