Lot 674
1916-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Bands. Well struck and white. As is often seen, the imprint that was left by the dies shows a wonderful sharpness on a the hair above Liberty's brow, the wing, and of course the central bands and rods of the fasces, but this coin stands out even for this key date! It has an incredibly clear sharp strike. Crisp bloom from the dies; a very choice specimen whose luster is all original. Only 264,000 of the 1916-D Mercury dimes were struck, the lowest mintage in the series. Pop 109; 29 in 65 FB; 16 in 66 FB; 6 in 67 FB. (PCGS # 4907) .
In "The Silver Coinage of 1916 - An Artistic Renaissance," Thomas S. LaMarre mentions in referring to the new designs introduced in 1916, "the Winged Liberty Head dime was first to appear, entering circulation in the latter part of October 1916. 'The design of the dime, owing to the smallness of the coin, has been held quite simple,' Mint Director F.J.H. von Engelken said. 'The obverse shows a head of Liberty with winged cap. The head is firm and simple in form; the profile forceful. The reverse shows a design of the bundle of rods, with battle-ax, known as Fasces, and symbolical of unity, wherein lies the Nation's strength. Surrounding the fasces is a full-foliaged branch of olive, symbolical of peace.'".
Estimated Value $16,000 - 20,000.
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