1916-S Mercury Dime Fine
Semi-Numismatic
1916-S Mercury Dime Fine
The 1916-S Mercury Dime represents the inaugural year of one of America's most celebrated coin designs. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this ten-cent piece is composed of 90 percent silver, containing 0.0715 troy ounces of precious metal. Its designation as Fine condition indicates a coin that has seen honest circulation yet retains the core elements of its artistry. Created by sculptor Adolph Weinman, the obverse of the coin displays a youthful representation of Liberty. She wears a traditional Phrygian cap adorned with wings, a feature intended to symbolize freedom of thought. The words "IN GOD WE TRUST" accompany the portrait alongside the 1916 date. The reverse design pairs a fasces, representing strength and unity, with an olive branch to signify peace. The San Francisco "S" mint mark is located on this side, surrounded by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "E PLURIBUS UNUM". This combination of classical imagery makes the first-year Mercury dime a captivating piece of early twentieth-century coinage.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1916 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Fine |
| 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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