Cut-out "Mercury" Dime???

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    I have a 1920 Winged Head Liberty Dime (aka: Mercury Dime) that has been cut out along the lines of the Liberty portrait.  The word "Liberty" remains around the edge, but the metal around the front and back of the head has been delicately removed.

Does anyone know when or why this was done???  Was it a popular thing to do to these dimes?  Was the dime then meant to be displayed or worn as jewelry??  

Any information would be very appreciated -- Thank you!

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Dusty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dusty Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Cut-out "Mercury" Dime??? Posted: 03 Jul 2007 at 8:34pm
	I have a 1920 Winged Head Liberty Dime (aka: Mercury Dime) that has been cut out along the lines of the Liberty portrait. The word "Liberty" remains around the edge, but the metal around the front and back of the head has been delicately removed. Does anyone know when or why this was done??? Was it a popular thing to do to these dimes? Was the dime then meant to be displayed or worn as jewelry?? Any information would be very appreciated -- Thank you!

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silverhawk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 30 May 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1844	Post Options Post Reply Quote silverhawk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jul 2007 at 9:10am
	Jewelry!!! Most popular in the 70s. Still done today!