Dime Obverse Appraisal

Mercury Dime (Obverse)

The item depicted is a silver-colored coin, appearing to be a Mercury Dime, viewed from its obverse side. The coin exhibits a circular shape with a reeded edge, though the reeding is not clearly visible due to the image's resolution and angle. The primary material appears to be a silver alloy, consistent with U.S. coinage from the early to mid-20th century. The obverse features a profile of Lady Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap, which is characteristic of the Mercury Dime series (1916-1945). The intricate details of Liberty's facial features and the wings on the cap are somewhat obscured due to significant wear and possibly some environmental degradation, indicating a circulated condition. The color is a dull, tarnished silver-grey, suggesting natural patina built up over time rather than a polished or recently minted state. There are no clear visible dates or mint marks from this view, making precise dating impossible without further examination of the reverse or higher resolution imaging of the obverse. The overall condition indicates heavy circulation with noticeable loss of fine detail. Hairline scratches and minor abrasions are also present on the surface. The craftsmanship, though obscured by wear, would originally have been of high quality, a hallmark of U.S. coinage design by Adolph A. Weinman. The item appears to be an authentic coin from its era, not a replica or counterfeit, based on the observable design elements.