Fasces
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fasces Term to designate the Roman symbol of authority used as a motif on the reverse of Mercury (Winged Liberty Head) dimes. It consists of a bundle of rods wrapped around an ax with a protruding blade.
Fasces - Term referring to the motif on the reverse of Mercury dimes. The design consists of a bundle of rods banded or wrapped around an ax head with a protruding blade.
fasces: the ax bound in a bundle of sticks that appears on the back of Mercury Head Dimes struck from 1916 to 1945.
field: the flat surfaces of a coin that surround the designs and legends.
Fasces
A Roman symbol of authority consisting of a bound bundle of rods and an axe.
Field
The flat area of a coin's obverse or reverse, devoid of devices or inscriptions.
Fasces - A Roman symbolic ax depicted on some US coins. Example the reverse of the Winged Liberty Dime.
Fasces
bundle of rods bound together which, when accompanied by an axe, symbolize the authority of the highest Roman magistrates.
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Fasces - A bundle of wooden rods tied together with a thong, with an ax blade in the center.
Flan - The blank metal used to make a coin; British term for planchet.
Flip - A soft plastic or vinyl holder normally used for a single coin.
Fasces
The vertical device on the reverse of Mercury dimes. Is a Roman emblem of authority, having a bundle of rods held together by horizontal bands.
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Examine closely the Fasces on the reverse. All vertical lines showing separate a coin in Fine condition from one in Very Good condition where some lines are worn smooth and not separated.
" [Grinning broadly] Bands Refers to fully separated and distinct cross bands on the reverse fasces of a Mercury dime. A coin's price can more than double in value if this feature is full. Typical grade description: 1916-D Mercury. Mint State 63.
The central image shows a crossed canon and a fasces bundle, representing military and governmental power.
The reverse design in addition to the statutory requirements "United States of America", "E Pluribus Unum", and the denomination "ONE DIME" depicts a Roman fasces. Walter Breen in his Encyclopedia gives an excellent interpretation of the fasces.
The reverse blends a Roman fasces (ax surrounded by a tied bundle of sticks) and an olive branch, indicating America's military readiness but also their desire for peace.
It is an ancient Roman 'fasces' wrapped in what appears to be an olive branch. It has been call a representation of the iron fist in a velvet glove. The olive branch is a universal symbol of peace. Within the branches is the 'fasces.
The fasces was a symbol of Roman magistracy and eventually, imperialism. The "Mercury," or more appropriately, "Winged Liberty Head" (the official designation) dime was the last regular issue of U.S.
On Mercury type dimes (1916 to 1945) on the reverse to the lower left of the fasces. On the Roosevelt type dimes up till 1982 on the left of the bottom of the torch.
Twenty Cents - on the reverse below the eagle.
Indian Head half eagles were issued annually from 1908 through 1916; in one year, 1909, four different mints produced them (branch-mint issues are denoted by a mint mark to the left of the fasces on the reverse).
Many coins in this series exhibit striking defects, most notably the fact that the line separating the two horizontal bands in the center of the fasces is often missing, in whole or in part; ...
The device is a Roman fasces, which was commonly understood to represent the power of life or death. As numismatic author Walter Breen stated "Weinman’s symbolic message…was clearly an updated ‘Don’t tread on me.
Bands Refers to fully separated and distinct horizontal cross bands on the reverse fasces of a Mercury dime. A coin's price can more than double in value if this feature is full. Typical grade description: "1916-D Mercury. Mint State 63.
The reverse of the coin depicts the fasces, an ancient symbol of authority, with a battle-ax at the top to represent preparedness and an olive branch beside it to signify love and peace and authority.
Adolph Weinman designed this coin and included a fasces on the reverse. The fasces is a bundle of rods which is an ancient Roman symbol of authority and represents strength in unity.
HISPAN behind/Togate figure standing between Roman eagle and fasces, NS ALBIN A between figures, POST A F in exer., RSC Postumia 8, Syd. 746, Craw.372/2. Obv. centered, rev.
Collectors with a penchant for perfection prefer Mercury dimes with "full split bands", completely visible lines in the bands around the fasces. For most dates these command significantly higher premiums than coins without such detail.
The reverse shows an eagle in repose, perched upon fasces and an olive branch, the intertwined symbols of preparedness and peace.
Fasces surmounted by pileus
ANNO SETTIMO DELLA LIBERTA
Legend surrounding laurel-wreath enclosing TORNE / SI / QVAT / TRO
Plain Edge
Copper, 11.55g, 29mm
C 81
Ex Civitas Galleries via CICF show, April 2005 ...
The reverse displays two shields separated by a double-bladed fasces. The obverse displays portraits of a Confederate and Union verterans.
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Obverse Design: A seated figure of Liberty faces left, supporting a shield with her left hand and holding a vertical fasces with her right. Thirteen stars are around.
The mint mark on the Mercury Dime is located on the reverse to the left of the fasces and to the right of the 'E' in ONE.
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C Norbanus Denarius. 83 BCE.
Number behind, C NORBANVS below, diademed head of Venus right
Corn ear, fasces and caduceus.
Crawford 357/1b; Syd 739; norbana2. No.1067 ...
The reverse is dominated by a fasces, or bundle of sticks, an ancient symbol of unity. Mercury dimes and the other new silver motifs of 1916 represented a new artistic era in American coinage and were widely heralded at the time of issue.
During the first three or four years of the new republic many types of coins were in use, all of them making some reference to the newly-won liberty; one of the commonest is the brass two sols bearing the head of Louis on the obverse and the fasces ...
The obverse features one of Brutus heroic ancestors (Lucius Junius Brutus who overthrew the last kings of Rome in 509 BC and established the Republic) flanked by two lictors (bodyguards) carrying fasces, ...
For example, Mercury Dimes are described with the notation FB for Full Bands which immediately follows the grade when, on the reverse of the coin, the central bands on the fasces are fully split.
IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III, laureate bust right, showing bare shoulder & chest, slight drapery on left shoulder / RELIQVA VETERA HS NOVIES MILL ABOLITA, S C in exergue, lictor standing right, holding fasces & lighting pile of ...
There is much obverse corrosion and the piece is far too light -- it should weigh about 3.9 grams.
[Roman numeral obscure, X visible] C NORRANVS, diademed head of Venus right. Shaould be NORBANVS as on the prototype.
/ear of grain, fasces with ax, ...
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