1916-D Mercury Dime AG-3 NGC

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The year 1916 marked a major transition in American coinage, introducing a brand-new ten-cent design that would capture the public imagination for decades. Among these, the issue struck at the Denver Mint stands out as an extraordinary rarity. With a remarkably low mintage of just 264,000 pieces, this specific issue has become one of the most famous and coveted treasures in the entire history of United States coinage. Struck in 0.900 fine silver with a metal content of 0.0715 troy ounces, this coin represents the inaugural year of the Mercury Dime series. The design features the classic winged Liberty head on the obverse, while the reverse bears the traditional motto E PLURIBUS UNUM alongside the denomination of ONE DIME. This particular specimen has been certified in About Good 3 (AG-3) condition, preserving a tangible link to the early twentieth century.