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Obverse · front of piece
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1940-S Mercury Dime
The 1940-S Mercury Dime is a U.S. silver coin with a purity of .900 and a weight of 0.0715 troy oz (2.22 g). It features iconic designs and is sought after by collectors and investors alike.
.900 fine· 0.0715 troy oz (2.22 g)
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A1 / Vault Passport
Provable down to the metal.
Every piece ships with a live custody passport — serial-matched, assay-logged, and re-verified against the Rockwell ledger on a timer. Verification is the product.
Custody receipt · Rockwell verified checked against your ledger on request
Rockwell IDRM-AG-982
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeBrilliant Uncirculated (BU)
Chain of custodyUnited States Mint → Rockwell vault
InsuranceLloyd's · to $250M
A2 / Product Overview & Numismatic Analysis
The Complete Record.
Authored numismatic breakdown, artistic provenance, and institutional custody proof.
Analysis & Context
Institutional Overview
The 1940-S Mercury Dime is a notable example of U.S. coinage, struck by the United States Mint with a silver purity of .900. Weighing 0.0715 troy oz (2.22 g) and measuring 17.9 mm in diameter with a thickness of 1.35 mm, this coin is a testament to the artistry of Adolph A. Weinman. The obverse features Liberty in a winged cap, while the reverse displays a fasces and olive branch, symbolizing strength and peace. As a Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coin, it holds significant appeal for both collectors and investors. Although not eligible for Precious Metals IRAs, it remains a liquid asset in the numismatic market. Investors appreciate its historical significance and the inherent value of its silver content. Rockwell Metals offers seamless integration with our ecosystem, including a 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring competitive pricing. Each coin is verified through our Cryptographic Vault Passport system, with serial numbers authenticated by XRF spectrometry. Our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults provide secure storage, and we offer instant sell-back liquidity, making it easy to manage your investment portfolio.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1940-S Mercury Dime features the iconic depiction of Liberty, designed by Adolph A. Weinman. Liberty is shown in a winged cap, symbolizing freedom of thought, with the inscription 'LIBERTY' and the year '1940' prominently displayed.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a fasces, a symbol of unity and strength, flanked by an olive branch, representing peace. The engraver's initials 'AW' are subtly included, along with the denomination 'ONE DIME'.
IRA QualificationDirect Holding Only
Collectable or historical coin intended for direct physical holding or allocated non-IRA vault custody.
A3 / Specification
Full record.
- Metal
- Silver
- Purity
- .900
- Fine Weight
- 0.0715 troy oz (2.22 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 1940
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Diameter
- 17.9 mm
- Thickness
- 1.35 mm
- Face Value
- 10 Cents
- IRA Eligible
- No
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AG-MD-0.0715OZ-1940
- Catalog ID
- 982
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
A4 / Provenance
Mint to vault, on the record.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
- Struck
United States Mint. Die-verified 1940 strike.
- Assayed
XRF + ultrasonic at intake. Purity confirmed, serial sealed.
- Vaulted
Allocated to Rockwell vault. Insured by Lloyd's, ledger entry opened.
- Yours
On purchase, the passport transfers to your account — store or take delivery.
- Lloyd's insuredto $250M
- Audited reservesmonthly attestation
- Assay verifiedXRF + ultrasonic
- Allocated custodysegregated, never lent
- Instant sell-backspot-linked spreads
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