1916 D Silver Mercury Dime About Good to Good (90% Silver) Condition

Although this coin is commonly called the Mercury dime, the main device is in fact a representation of Liberty. The wings crowning her cap are intended to symbolize liberty of thought. The designer's monogram A W is to the right of the neck. The Mint also created a 2016 gold Mercury dime at a smaller dimension. It is still unknown to this day as to why this coin has a such a low mintage of 264,000. The general belief is that this coin was of priority in that year of which design to make.

1916 D Silver Mercury Dime AG/G

In AG (About Good) to G (Good) condition, the coin shows significant wear with most details worn smooth. Liberty’s features are heavily worn, with only an outline of her portrait visible. The date and some of the inscriptions are readable but may be faint. The fasces and olive branch are worn nearly flat, with only the basic outlines remaining. The mint mark "D" may be barely visible but is crucial for identifying this key date coin.