1916-D Mercury Dime Good-4 NGC
Numismatic
1916-D Mercury Dime Good-4 NGC
In 1916, the United States Mint introduced a new ten-cent design that would become one of the most celebrated in American numismatic history. Commonly known as the Mercury Dime, this silver coin actually depicts a youthful personification of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap on its obverse. The wings were intended to represent freedom of thought, though the public quickly associated the image with the Roman messenger god, Mercury. Crafted from 90 percent silver with a metal content of 0.0715 troy ounces, this specific issue hails from the Denver Mint, denoted by the D mint mark. The reverse of the coin displays a fasces, symbolizing strength and authority, intertwined with an olive branch to represent peace. What makes the 1916-D issue particularly compelling to explore is its incredibly low mintage. Only 264,000 of these dimes were struck at the Denver facility that year, making it an exceptionally scarce and highly sought-after representative of Adolph Weinman's classic design.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1916 |
| Mint mark | D - Denver |
| Grade | NGC |
| Legal-tender face value | 10 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.0715 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
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