united-states-1916-item
Image: United States Mint (CC BY-SA 4.0)
DenominationDime
Country / EmpireUnited States
Obverse DesignWinged Liberty Head (often mistaken for the Roman god Mercury), with inscriptions 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the year '1916'.
Reverse DesignFasces (a bundle of rods with an axe blade, symbolizing strength and unity) with an olive branch (symbolizing peace). Inscriptions include 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'ONE DIME'.
Historical Context
The Mercury Dime was introduced in 1916, replacing the Barber Dime, as part of a broader redesign of U.S. coinage. The 1916-D is a highly sought-after key date due to its extremely low mintage, making it one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the series.
