TRIVIA: Name The Coin

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Clinker, Oct 25, 2011.

  1. Clinker

    Clinker Coin Collector

    Can you guess (do you know) what American coin these details describe?
     
    1.5mm thick
    17.9mm diameter
    weighs 2 1/2 grams
    composed of .900 silver and .100 copper
    118 reeds on edge
    If the coin has a "D" or "S" mint mark it's on the reverse near the bottom just left (your view) of the fasces.
     
     
    Didn't get it yet? Here's another clue:
     
    Designer's monogram is "AW" and is on obverse.
     
    Need another clue?
     
    The coin was minted 1916-1945.
     
    Want more clues?
     
    motto IN GOD WE TRUST on obverse
    motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on reverse
     
    Final clue:
     
    Obverse designed to symbolize liberty of thought.
     
    Think you got it? Here's a photo of the coin courtesy of worldcoingallery.com:
     
    http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/display.php?image=img4/US-10c16&desc=USAkm14010cents(1916-1945)WingedLiberty(Mercury)&query=USA
     
    Here'a photo showing "D" mint mark courtesy of coinpage.com:
     
    http://www.coinpage.com/coin-image-5383.html
     
    Hope you enjoyed this post...
     
    Clinker
     
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  3. Cazkaboom

    Cazkaboom One for all, all for me.

    I got it as soon as you said "fasces"!!!!!!!!!
     
  4. Clinker

    Clinker Coin Collector

    Good for you, Cazaboom!

    Thanks for reading and commenting...

    Clinker
     
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