Designed in 1915 by Adolph Weinman, the Mercury Dime was set to replace the long-running Barber design. This decision was made by US Mint director Robert Woolley, who commissioned a competition to find the next design for America’s dime. Weinman not only won the competition for his dime design, he also won with his design for the half dollar. 

Weinman’s obverse design featured a bust of Lady Liberty wearing a cap with wings. The “LIBERTY” motto can be found above the bust and “IN GOD WE TRUST” graces the left of Liberty. The date of mintage can be found below the bust. Just to the right of the date, a “W” can be found and is Adolph Weinman’s initial.

 
The reverse of the Mercury Dime is unique compared to other coins of the time. A fasces or hatchet surrounded by wooden rods is the prominent design. An olive branch is added to represent peace. “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” can be found above the fasces. The denomination, “TEN CENTS,” is found centered below and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” is found in the right field. Like all other Mercury Dimes, the 1944 Mercury Dime features a composition made up of 90% silver and 10% copper. Physical properties included a weight of 2.50 grams and a diameter of 17.91mm.