1916 D Silver Mercury Dime About Good to Good (90% Silver) Condition

Although this coin is commonly called the Mercury dime, the main device is in fact a representation of Liberty. The wings crowning her cap are intended to symbolize liberty of thought. The designer's monogram A W is to the right of the neck. The Mint also created a 2016 gold Mercury dime at a smaller dimension. It is still unknown to this day as to why this coin has a such a low mintage of 264,000. The general belief is that this coin was of priority in that year of which design to make.

1916 D Silver Mercury Dime AG/G