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1916-D Mercury Dime, MS67 Full Bands
Low-Mintage, First-Year Key
Registry Grade example

1916-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. Mint Director Robert Woolley's 1916 report discussed the selection of three new designs to replace the out-of-date Barber dimes, quarters, and half dollars in circulation for 24 years. He wrote of the new dime: "The design of the dime, owing to the smallness of the coin, has been held quite simple. The obverse shows a head of Liberty with winged cap. The head is firm and simple in form, the profile forceful. The reverse shows a design of the bundle of rods, with battle-ax, known as 'Fasces,' and symbolical of unity, wherein lies the Nation's strength. Surrounding the fasces is a full-foilaged [sic] branch of olive, symbolical of peace." The designer of the new dime was Adolph Weinman, and his monogram is placed prominently in the obverse field, to the right of Liberty's neck. The Mercury dime was struck in large quantities nearly every year through 1945. The sole exception to the rule of multimillion-coin mintages is the 1916-D, of which just 264,000 pieces were produced. Consequently, this 20th century key date is in perennially high demand, and the procurement of an example is a noteworthy accomplishment.

The present coin is a delightful Superb Gem, with sharply detailed design elements that show Full Bands definition on the fasces. Highlights of sea-green, russet, and silver-gray toning blanket the impeccably preserved original surfaces, with vibrant mint luster underneath. Overall eye appeal is terrific. This coin is tied with seven other examples for finest certified at PCGS with, or without, the Full Bands designation (10/17). Housed in a green label holder. The 1916-D Mercury dime is listed among the 100 Greatest U.S. Coins.
From The Burgess Lee Berlin, M.D., J.D. Collection of Important United States Rarities. (Registry values: N10218)

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

Weight: 2.49 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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