10 Cents, Pattern, United States, 1916

Description (Brief):

One (1) 10 cent coin, pattern

Description (Brief)

United States, 1916

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Obverse Image: Left-facing Liberty wearing a winged cap.

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Obverse Text: LIBERTY / IN GOD WE TRUST / 1916

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Reverse Image: Fasces with laurel branch entwined.

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Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE DIME / E PLURIBUS UNUM

This pattern was designed by Adolph A. Weinman. The obverse of this pattern shows the head with a different placement than the version finally selected for coinage. The reverse, however, is quite similar to the design that went into circulation. This example is one of six known for this pattern. [reference no. Judd 1794]

Date Made: 1916

Mint: U.S. Mint, PhiladelphiaDesigner: Weinman, Adolph A.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Of Issue: United States

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Related Web Publication: http://americanhistory.si.edu/coins/glossary.cfm

Related Publication: Glossary of Coins and Currency Terms

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0551.0761Catalog Number: 1985.0551.0761Accession Number: 1985.0551

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: silver (overall metal)0 (overall die axis)0 (overall die axis measurement)struck (overall production method)Measurements: overall: 17.9 mm; 23/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-7f66-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1100296

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