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1916-D Mercury Dime PCGS MS66 FB

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:25,000.00 USD Estimated At:50,000.00 - 70,000.00 USD
1916-D Mercury Dime PCGS MS66 FB
Along with the 1901-S Barber quarter, the 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter, and the 1921 P, D, and S-mint Walking Liberty Halves, the '16-D Mercury Dime is one of the premier rarities among 20th century silver issues. Only 264,000 pieces were produced, and the dearth of collectors in the Midwest precluded the survival of a large Mint State population. Of those coins that did cheat the avenues of commerce, many display fully struck devices. Contrary to popular belief, the 1916-D is not the most difficult Mercury Dime to locate with Full Bands definition--it is superceded by several issues, most notably the 1919-S and the 1945. This statistic, however, pales to insignificance when compared to the absolute rarity of this issue. The extant population of 1916-D Dimes has always been far below the number of collectors who specialize in this popular series.

The specimen we offer in this lot is exquisitely struck, with sharp detail throughout the design elements. Medium intensity charcoal-gray, olive, and sea-green toning bathes lustrous surfaces on both obverse and reverse. A couple of tiny, unobtrusive marks that are well concealed within the toning are not in the least bothersome. This specimen is an excellent prize for the advanced Mercury Dime specialist. Population: 15 in 66, 6 finer.
(#4907)<p><i>Ex. Reed Hawn Collection</i>