1916-D 10C AU58 Full Bands PCGS....

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1916-D Dime, AU58 Full Bands
Just the Slightest Bit of Friction Evident

1916-D 10C AU58 Full Bands PCGS. The 1916-D Mercury dime is by far the series key, due both to its initial low mintage of 264,000 pieces and also because most survivors circulated rather heavily. Of course, there were a few original rolls at one time that likely survived through serendipity, explaining the few Mint State pieces that exist today. Examples grading from AG to VG are ubiquitous at most coin shows, although even pieces in Good condition command several hundred dollars. It is in the grade range from Very Fine through AU, however -- particularly the upper end of that range -- where the shortage of nice 1916-Ds is most acute. Many collectors who are working on mostly Mint State sets will opt for an XF or AU 1916-D over the hefty cost of a Mint State example, and such coins can be extremely appealing aesthetically, as well.

This piece has the best of all possible worlds for a collector of high-end circulated dimes. Just the slightest hint of friction is evident and the bands are still complete. Even gray-rose toning covers each side with strong underlying mint luster.(Registry values: N2998)

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

Weight: 2.49 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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