Mercury Dime, 1944-D: A War Whisperer

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Metal Composition: The 1944-D Mercury Dime is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, common for U.S. dimes minted before 1965.

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This demand influenced the metal composition of many U.S. coins during the war, including the Mercury Dime. Despite the scarcity of silver, the Mercury Dime continued to be minted with its traditional alloy.

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