Historical Figures

What does a 1942 dime look like?

Obverse:

* Winged Liberty Head facing left

* "LIBERTY" above

* "1942" below

* "IN GOD WE TRUST" on the reverse

Reverse:

* Olive branch and oak branch crossed

* "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" above

* "ONE DIME" below

* "E PLURIBUS UNUM" on the reverse

Additional Notes:

* The 1942 dime was the first year the Mercury dime design was used.

* The Mercury dime was designed by Adolph A. Weinman.

* The Mercury dime was minted from 1916 to 1945, and again in 1946.