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Message:: [QUOTE="dimeguy, post: 679592, member: 19855"]If my source of merc dime history is correct, the Merc dime was frowned upon for a couple reasons: 1.) The reverse has the typical fasces with ax, a symbolism of Itialian fascism. Granted, most people ignored the olive branch also associated with the fasces, but seeing as the war was over, this symbolism was not favored by many Americans. 2.) The winged-capped liberty was mistaken by many to be Mercury. Mercury was the god of property ownership and wealth. Many found this as a prelude to communistic ideals surging in America. 3.) Finally, many people seen Adolph's initials on the first as a sign of communism overtaking as many denominations from communists nations bore the initials and/or images of the dominant leader. Furthermore, the name Adolph didn't help matters with Hitler around. There are some who buy into this, but I'm more on the line people just wanted to honor the beloved Roosevelt when he died in, I think it was 1945? So they changed the Merc to a Rosie. Maybe my sources are wrong, but that is what I gained from it when I first started collecting my favorite series.[/QUOTE]