Mercury Dime Pendant Appraisal

1940 Mercury Dime Coin Pendant in Ornate Gold-Tone Bezel

This item is a circular coin pendant featuring a 1940 United States Winged Liberty Head (Mercury) dime at its center. The coin is set into a multi-layered pendant mounting, starting with a halo of approximately twenty-four round, colorless faceted stones—likely rhinestones or crystals—set in a channel or pavé style. The outermost layer is an ornate, open-work filigree scrollwork frame with a scalloped edge, exhibiting a warm yellow gold-tone finish. The metal displays a bright, high-polish luster, though slight darkening in the recessed areas of the filigree suggests either intentional antiquing or minor oxidation over time. The coin itself shows a visible date of 1940 and the profile of Liberty in a winged cap; it appears to have a gold-colored wash or plating to match the bezel, which is atypical for the original silver currency. The construction includes a standard bail at the top for chain suspension. Small scratches and minor wear are visible on the metal surfaces and the face of the coin, consistent with light previous use. The piece reflects a mid-20th-century costume jewelry style, heavily influenced by Victorian revival aesthetics.