The 1916 Mercury Dime is the first year of issue for the iconic Winged Liberty Head Dime, commonly known as the Mercury Dime.
Designed by Adolph A. Weinman, this coin replaced the Barber Dime and became one of the most beloved U.S. coin designs.
Reverse: Shows a fasces (bundle of rods with an axe), representing strength and unity, alongside an olive branch, symbolizing peace.
The 1916-D Mercury Dime is the rarest and most valuable Mercury Dime, due to its low mintage.
The 1916 Philadelphia and San Francisco issues are common in circulated grades but become rare in Mint State (MS65 or higher).
Some 1916 Mercury Dimes exhibit die cracks or repunched mintmarks, but no major varieties exist for this year.
The 1916-D is commonly counterfeited—verify the mintmark placement and wear patterns.
Coins in original mint condition command the highest premiums.
STAY TURNED FOR DEVELOPMENT