1916-D Mercury Dime

The 1916-D Mercury Dime was struck in 1916 and is part of the Mercury Dime series. The 1916-D Mercury Dime is the true key date of the series. The coin has a mintage of just 264,000 pieces, which makes it the lowest of the series. It also represents the only coin of the entire series that had a mintage below the one million mark.

Specifications

 * Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
 * Obverse Design: Miss Liberty wearing a phrygian cap
 * Reverse Design: Battle ax and olive branch
 * Edge: Reeded
 * Weight: 2.50 grams
 * Diameter: 17.9 millimeters
 * Composition: Silver (90%), Copper (10%)
 * Date Minted: 1916
 * Mintage: 264,000