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 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 1916-D, which is worth $375.00.
The difference (and the value) is where they were made. S= San Francisco, D= Denver.
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 1916-D, which is worth $375.00.
The difference (and the value) is where they were made. S= San Francisco, D= Denver.
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.