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1916-D Dime, MS64 Full Bands
First-Year Key Issue

1916-D 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. The Mercury dime series is one of the most popular 20th century series to collect, and collectors can appreciate the relative availability of most dates in the set. The only true "stopper" is the 1916-D, which is not only the key date of this series but one of the most famous key issues in all of 20th century U.S. coinage. The date is not truly rare in the absolute sense, but in the context of the series it is decidedly elusive in high grade. Much of its popularity stems from a low mintage of 264,000 pieces, which was produced in late 1916. Coinage of the Mercury dime was truncated in 1916 following an order to shift resources at the Denver Mint toward striking a run of Barber quarters late in the year, leaving the dime neglected. As a result, numismatists viewed the 1916-D Mercury dime as a key date from early times.

This exhibits satiny mint luster with a tinge of light russet color over otherwise ivory-white surfaces. A bold strike brings up the fasces bands and also includes the border legends, while neither side exhibits bothersome abrasions. Eye appeal is excellent for the grade.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Scottsdale Collection.

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

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

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