A 1916-D dime is considered to be THE key date in the entire series. Values as of 12/2008 range from $1100 for a very worn one to well over $12,000 for a coin in uncirculated condition.
Because of these values there are many altered or outright fake 1916-D dimes on the market. If you have what appears to be a 16-D you should have it authenticated by a certified dealer or appraiser.
The 1916-D Mercury dime is the key-date coin of the series. Genuine examples of a circulated coin have values from $900.00 to more then $10,000.00.
Mercury dimes were made from 1916 to 1945. Your coin is called a Barber dime, after its designer Charles Barber. Please see the Related Question for more.
mercury dimes were not made until 1916.
The difference (and the value) is where they were made. S= San Francisco, D= Denver.
The 1916-D, which is worth $375.00.
The 1916-D Mercury dime is 1.35mm thick and has a diameter of 17.9mm.
they made 2 million 1916 d dimes oh and that dime is called a mercury dime ONLY 264,000 1916-D Mercury Dimes were struck.
The 1916-D, which is worth $375.00.
The 1916-D Mercury dime is the key-date coin of the series. Genuine examples of a circulated coin have values from $900.00 to more then $10,000.00.
mercury dimes were not made until 1916.
Mercury dimes were made from 1916 to 1945. Your coin is called a Barber dime, after its designer Charles Barber. Please see the Related Question for more.
The difference (and the value) is where they were made. S= San Francisco, D= Denver.
The 1916-D, which is worth $375.00.
The 1916-D Mercury dime is the key-date coin of the series. Genuine examples of a circulated coin have values from $900.00 to more then $10,000.00.
There is no such coin. The first Mercury dimes were minted in 1916. Please check the date and post a new question. Dimes minted before 1916 are called Barber dimes, after their designer.
The 1916-D is the rarest with a mintage of only 264,000 coins.
The 1894-S dime is considered the rarest Mercury dime, with only 24 known to exist. This coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auctions.