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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’s 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:
4469
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 #:
4904
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Coin Value History
1916 10c Mercury MS
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1916 10c Mercury MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$3,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $2,500 | $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 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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 FB
Worth: $50 – $12,000
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: $5 – $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: $5 – $1,200
1918 10c MS FB
Worth: $145 – $12,500
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Undated 10C Mercury Dime -- Struck 85% Off-Center -- MS64 PCGS. ...
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1916 Mercury Dime. MS-65 (PCGS).
$168
1916 10C Mercury MS63 NGC. NGC Census: 52 in 63, 298 finer (12/25). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 22,180,0...
$99
1916 10C Mercury MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 49 in 62, 386 finer (12/25). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 22...
$54
1916 Mercury Dime. MS-67 (NGC). CAC.
$780
No-Date 10C Mercury Dime -- Struck on Scrap Planchet 1.6 grams -- XF45 PCGS....
$408
1916 Mercury Dime. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$96
1916 Mercury Dime. MS-66 FB (NGC). OH Generation 5.0.
$288
Undated 10C Mercury Dime -- Struck Off-Center & 100% Uniface Obverse -- AU58 PCGS. ...
$540
Undated Mercury Dime -- Die Adjustment Strike -- AU55 PCGS. ...
$558
1916 10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (2/203). PCGS Population (4/181). Mintage: 22,180,080. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS co...
$37
1916 10C --Environmental Damage--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/185). PCGS Population (2/170). Mintage: 22,180,080. Num...
$35
1916 10C MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 22,180,080. (#4904)...
$1,610
1916 10C AU53 ICG, lightly toned with minimal wear; <... (6 Coins)
$161
Undated Philadelphia Mercury Dime--100% Uniface Obverse Strike--XF40 PCGS. ...
$460
1916 Mercury Dime. MS-64 (NGC).
$72
1916 Mercury Dime. MS-65 (PCGS).
$96
1916 10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (54/307). NGC Census: (48/283). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 22,180,...
$67
1916 10C MS67 NGC. CAC. Ex: Newman. NGC Census: (8/1). PCGS Population: (7/0). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mint...
$720
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