The obverse features a portrait of Liberty wearing a winged cap, symbolizing freedom of thought.
The design was created by Adolph A. Weinman and was initially mistaken for the Roman god Mercury, leading to the popular nickname "Mercury Dime."
The reverse depicts a fasces (a bundle of rods with an axe) and an olive branch, representing both military preparedness and peace.
With only 264,000 coins minted, the 1916-D Mercury Dime is one of the most famous key date coins in U.S. history.
Counterfeits and altered coins (often from adding a “D” mintmark to a Philadelphia issue) are common, so authentication is highly recommended for high-value specimens.
Check the Mintmark: The authentic "D" mintmark is small and well-defined. Many counterfeits have an altered mintmark.
The 1916 Mercury Dime replaced the Barber Dime and marked a new era of artistic coinage in the U.S.
The 1916 Mercury Dime is an essential coin for any collector, with the 1916-D standing out as one of the most famous key dates in U.S. history.
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