Adolph A. Weinman designed the Mercury Dime which was minted from 1916 to 1945. Mercury Dimes were struck in Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco.
1916-D and the 1942/1 overdates are the most famous as well as the rarest and most expensive Mercury Dimes. But there still plenty of dates from this popular early series that can still be purchased in high grade for a very modest sum.
Lustrous silver-white surfaces and sharp detail including the bands. The 'key' date in this popular series.
CAC. An attractive, problem-free example of this scarce date.
Very strong detail for the grade with pleasing medium gray surfaces.
Satiny white luster and a sharp strike with excellent eye appeal. A scarce date that is particularly elusive with Full Bands. Only a single 65+ and a single 66 coin have graded finer at NGC.
CAC.
CAC. Very attractive with a satiny white base and iridescent peripheral toning.
Rich satiny white surfaces with a touch of russet at the obverse rim. Nearly mark-free with wonderful eye appeal.
Thick satiny white luster.
Satiny cream-white luster and a sharp strike.
Well struck and a near-Gem with speckles of gray-gold toning over lustrous surfaces.
CAC. Sharply struck with lustrous surfaces that have a light golden-tan hue. A better date that is particularly tough to find with full band detail.
Creamy satin surfaces and sharply struck.
Satiny crisp white with light gold accent.
Creamy-white satiny surfaces and a sharp strike.
Rich satiny luster with just a hint of subtle gold. The strike is very sharp and surfaces nearly mark-free.
CAC. Sharply struck and original with a satiny white base accented by attractive toning. A scarce issue with full bands.
Intense satiny luster with subtle gold dusting and a few champagne accents along the periphery. The strike is sharp with very strong band definition and the surfaces are devoid of distracting marks. A wonderful example of this 'key' date!