The 1916-D Mercury dime is the key date for the entire series. Only 264,000 were made, and far fewer exist today, making it one of the rarest regular-issue, circulation-strike coins of the 20th century. 1916-D Mercury Dime 'Scratches' (Unable to Authenticate);1893 V-Nickel,#7 Cull Large Cents,51 Buffalo Nickels,1927-S & 1929-S Quarters. The new Winged Liberty Head design introduced on the dime in 1916 was created by Adolph A. Weinman, a sculptor who had another numismatic claim to fame beginning that year: the Walking Liberty half dollar. 1916 1916 was the last year of the Barber dime series, which was designed by namesake U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber and first officially struck in 1892. With 25 production years behind it, the Barber dime was now eligible for redesign, and that was precisely what would happen.

Winged Liberty Silver Dime

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The 1916 D Mercury Dime is the rarest and most valuable key date silver dime in this series.

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-65)	Proof (PR-65)
$1,080	$1,631	$2,820	$4,432	$6,738	$9,994	$14,241	$30,238	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1916-D Mercury Dime is Worth $1,631 in Average Condition and can be Worth $14,241 to $30,238 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.
MELT VALUE: $1.9799

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  Seller: KLBinKY
  Certification Agency: PCGS
  Certification Number: 12455264
  Condition: G04 - CAC
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  Condition: Fair - 2
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  Condition: fair
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1916 Dime Value

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1916 D Mercury Dime value at an average of $949, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $41,000. (see details)...

Type:Mercury Dime
Year:1916
Mint Mark: D
Face Value: 0.10 USD
Total Produced: 264,000 [?]
Silver Content: 90%
Silver Weight: .0723 oz.
Silver Melt: $1.97
Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $949, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $41,000 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1916, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. [?].

Additional Info: These are the MOST VALUABLE mercury dimes ever minted! Some have been sold for 43,000 dollars. The 1916 (d) Denver Mercury dime was minted in seriously limited conditions! Just 264 thousand. If you happen to find one in a drawer or garage sale, grab that coin and head for the hills, you have just hit the jack pot. :) In addition you could always be generous and contact us, we would be more than happy to buy it for the silver spot, or face value :) This coin with Full Bands is worth even more.

Numismatic vs Intrinsic Value:This coin in poor condition is still worth $947.03 more than the intrinsic value from silver content of $1.97, this coin is thus more valuable to a collector than to a silver bug. Coins worth more to a collectors may be a better long term investment. If the metal prices drop you will still have a coin that a numismatic would want to buy.

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Current silver melt value* for a 1916 D is $1.97 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $27.22 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.

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**When we say that 264,000, of these coins were produced or minted in 1916 this number doesn't always match the actual circulation count for this coin. The numbers come from the United States mint, and they don't reflect coins that have been melted, destroyed, or those that have never been released. Please keep that in mind.

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***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value.Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.

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