Lot 438
1892-1916 Book of Liberty Head Morgan Dimes
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $160
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $145-245
Origin: United States
Denomination: Ten Cents
Year: 1891-1916
Mint: Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco
Grade/Condition: Various Conditions, Book not Completed
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): Estimated Total: 199.67 Grams
Additional Description: The 1892-1916 Liberty Head (also called Mercury) Dime, often housed in specialized albums known as “Book of Liberty” sets, represents a period of graceful artistry and numismatic transition in the United States. The obverse features the winged Liberty cap, a clever symbol evoking freedom of thought, while the reverse displays a fasces entwined with an olive branch, combining strength and peace in a compact, elegant design. Coins of this era were struck with care at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mints, though survival in high grades can be uneven due to circulation and the delicate relief of the design. The Book of Liberty albums themselves became a practical and attractive way to collect the full series, preserving each coin while telling the story of the nation’s evolving aesthetic and monetary standards. Collectors appreciate these sets not only for their intrinsic silver content but for the visual narrative they create: a sequence of finely modeled dimes, each one a testament to early twentieth-century craftsmanship and the enduring appeal of Liberty as a national symbol.
Lot details
- Lot
- 438
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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