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The 1916 Mercury dime is a high-demand coin among both Mercury dime enthusiasts and type collectors, with the latter gravitating toward this issue because it is a first-year coin for the series. This piece is generally found well struck, with the horizontal crossbands on the reverse exhibiting strong, complete strike. While not as available in uncirculated grades as issues from the mid 1930s on, the 1916 Philadelphia Mercury dime is one of the most common pre-1934 issues to be found in Mint State grades and is widely available with Full Bands details. That is in part because so many people saved this first-year Mercury dime issue when it was still new.
Obverse Description
Winged Liberty, or Mercury (the Roman god of commerce), is depicted facing left with LIBERTY spelled around the periphery. IN GOD WE TRUST appears left of the neck and the date is positioned just below the bust around 5 o'clock. The designer's initials "AW" appear to the right of the neck.
Reverse Description
A large torch is centered vertically adorned with an axe head and olive branches. UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN * ONE DIME * is spelled out around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears near the bottom rim left of the torch.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4470
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1916
Reverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
2.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.08 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0723 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Mercury
Coin Date:
1916
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
22,180,080
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4905
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Coin Value History
1916 10c Mercury MS FB
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1916 10c Mercury MS FB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1916 10C Mercury MS65 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 22,180,080. ...
$195
1916 10C Mercury MS66 Full Bands NGC. CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 22,180,080....
$390
1916 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 22,180,080....
$171
1916 10C Mercury MS62 Full Bands NGC. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 22,180,080....
$159
1916 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. Mintage 22,180,080. ...
$900
1916 10C MS68★ Full Bands NGC....
$5,040
1916 10C Mercury, MS63 Full Bands PCGS. Mintage 22,180,080....
$129
Undated Roosevelt Dime -- Multi Struck Fragment -- MS60 ANACS. ...
$156
1916 10C -- Cleaning -- Full Bands Genuine PCGS. AU Details. PCGS Population (0/3224). NGC Census: (1/2027). Mintage: 2...
$36
1916 10c Mercury PCGS MS61 FB OGH
$45
No Date 10C Mercury Dime--Struck 20% Off Center--AU58 PCGS. ...
$172
1916 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 22,180,080....
$192
1916 10C Mercury, MS66 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 22,180,080....
$456
1916 10C Mercury MS64 Full Bands PCGS. Mintage 22,180,080....
$159
1916 10C Mercury MS62 Full Bands PCGS. Mintage 22,180,080....
$89
1916 10C MS67+ Full Bands PCGS. CAC. Mintage 22,180,080. ...
$2,640
1916 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC....
$3,250
1916 10C Mercury MS63 Full Bands NGC. Mintage 22,180,080....
$109
Undated 10C Dime -- Multi Struck Fragment -- MS60 ANACS. ...
$258
1916 10C Mercury, MS65 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 22,180,080....
$164
Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS [Type]
Worth: $4 – $7,200
Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS FB [Type]
Worth: $12 – $10,000
1916 10c Mercury MS
Worth: $5 – $2,400
1916-D 10c MS
Worth: $450 – $45,600
1916-D 10c MS FB
Worth: $9,000 – $200,000
1916-S 10c Mercury MS
Worth: $5 – $1,440
1916-S 10c Mercury MS FB
Worth: $85 – $3,600
1917 10c MS
Worth: $4 – $864
1917 10c MS FB
Worth: $60 – $1,800
1917-D 10c MS
Worth: $5 – $5,280
1917-D 10c MS FB
Worth: $260 – $36,600
1917-S 10c MS
Worth: $5 – $1,800
1917-S 10c MS FB
Worth: $180 – $16,200
1918 10c MS
Worth: $4 – $1,200
1918 10c MS FB
Worth: $145 – $12,500
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