1916-D Mercury Dime – PCGS AG03
Own one of the most iconic and sought-after key dates in American numismatics with this 1916-D Mercury Dime, graded PCGS AG03. As the first year of issue for the Mercury dime series and the lowest-mintage date, the 1916-D holds a legendary status among collectors.
Struck at the Denver Mint, only 264,000 examples were produced—making it by far the rarest coin in the entire Mercury dime series. This low mintage, combined with heavy circulation and widespread demand, means that even well-worn examples like this one are highly prized and seldom offered.
Despite its modest About Good 03 grade, this coin retains a fully visible "D" mintmark and recognizable details of Adolph A. Weinman’s beautiful Winged Liberty design. In a series where fakes and altered mintmarks abound, this PCGS-certified example provides peace of mind with authentication from one of the industry's most trusted grading services.
For collectors building a complete Mercury dime set or seeking to own a piece of classic U.S. coinage history, the 1916-D is the undisputed key—and this AG03 example represents an affordable entry point into one of the most celebrated rarities in 20th-century American coinage.
A cornerstone of any serious Mercury dime or key date collection—historic, authentic, and essential.
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