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1916-W (2026) Best of the Mint Gold Dime SP 250th Anniversary Privy Values
Details
Created by renowned sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, the Mercury Dime obverse features Liberty in a winged cap—symbolizing freedom of thought—a bold, modern image as the U.S. stood on the brink of entering World War I. On the reverse is a fasces (a bundle of rods tied around an axe) and an olive branch. The two symbols represented America’s military readiness and the desire for peace.
The coins bear a special Semiquincentennial Liberty Bell privy mark with the numeral “250.” Each coin has a 1 oz. silver companion medal, featuring new and modern designs, inspired by the 24-karat gold coins.
This coin is made of Gold and has a current melt value of $456.82
Obverse:
Features Liberty in a winged cap—symbolizing freedom of thought—a bold, modern image as the U.S. stood on the brink of entering World War I.
Reverse:
The reverse bears a fasces (a bundle of rods tied around an axe) and an olive branch. The two symbols represented America’s military readiness and the desire for peace.
Source: US Mint
Basic Information
GSID:
71686
Coin Date:
1916-W (2026)
Denomination:
G10c / Gold 10 Cents
Designation:
SP
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
West Point
Coinage Type:
Best of the Mint Gold
Coinage Years:
2026
Composition:
Gold
Mint Mark:
W
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Best of the Mint
Variety 2:
250th Anniversary Privy
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9999
Weight:
3.11 gr
Weight:
0.1 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
16.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1916, 250
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE DIME
Reverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
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