1944 Mercury (Winged Liberty) Dimes, 90% Silver — Lot of 12

A solid roll-filler lot of twelve 1944 Mercury dimes — all the same year, all 90% silver, all showing the classic Winged Liberty obverse and fasces reverse that made this series one of the most beloved in American coinage. Details: - Series: Mercury (Winged Liberty Head) Dime - Date: 1944 - Mint mark: not legible on obverse close-ups; reverse photos show no visible mint mark on the coins pictured — likely Philadelphia, but verify each in hand as mixed mint marks are possible in a group like this - Denomination: 10¢ - Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper - Quantity: 12 coins - Silver content: approx. 0.0723 troy oz pure silver per coin (0.8676 troy oz total) Circulated, moderate to light wear across the group — most show readable detail on the wing, hair, and fasces; a few are a touch flatter. Honest, honest silver with no cleaning noticed. The "Mercury" dime was never actually Mercury — the winged cap on Liberty's head was mistaken for the Roman god's helmet, and the nickname just stuck. Designer Adolph Weinman considered it one of his finest works, and it's hard to argue. Scrap silver melt value: about $59.16 (≈0.8676 ozt silver at a $68.19/ozt spot price, Aug 26, 2026). This is the raw junk-silver MELT value of the metal only — NOT an estimate of the coin's collector value based on its date, mint mark, grade, or condition. Gavel AI Estimated Value: $73.95–$91.70 (grade: Fine). This is an automated estimate based on the coin's visible condition — for reference only, not a professional appraisal or guarantee. The final price is set by the bidding. *Generated with Gavel AI — please ask questions if the description doesn't seem right.