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Significant 1916-D Mercury Dime
MS65 Full Bands

1916-D 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. Between 1907 and 1916, the United States' resurgence in coinage art reached its zenith, inspired by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and the coinage of ancient Greece, encouraged and abetted by President Theodore Roosevelt, and continued by Saint-Gaudens' artistic heirs, among them Adolph A. Weinman, James Earle Fraser, and Bela Lyon Pratt. Four new designs debuted for gold denominations, along with makeovers for the cent, nickel, dime, quarter, and half dollar. Among circulating coins only the Morgan dollar--which in any case had not been minted since 1904--would remain unchanged until its reissue of 1921.
While many collectors espouse the Walking Liberty half dollar as the nation's most beautiful silver coin, Weinman's "Mercury" or Liberty Head design also has its proponents. In fact, it might be argued that its seemingly lesser recognition is due more to the size of the dime itself than to any perceived artistic faults. Imagine for a moment how majestic the lowly Mercury dime would look on a silver canvas the size of the half dollar.
This Gem Full Bands example matches in its production and subsequent preservation the monumental artistry of Weinman's elegant coinage design. Few are the fortunate collectors who will ever be able to acquire an example of this, the most coveted Mercury dime issue in one of the highest certified grades practically obtainable. This piece is fully struck in all areas, not just on the central bands. The luster in intense, with reddish-gold patina that is deeper on the obverse than on the reverse. An important opportunity to bid on one of the most important silver coins of the early 20th century. Population: 32 in 65 Full Bands, 24 finer (4/09).(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 23GY, PCGS# 4907, GSID# 4524)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 2.49 grams
ASW: 0.08oz
Mintage: 264,000

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