Quality and originality does enhance your 1916 dime value, from the ultra gems to the worn examples in the lower grade. Another intriguing find is the 1942//1-D varieties, known as overdates, where the mint mistakenly used a previous.
1941,1941-D,1942x2,1942-D, Mercury Dime Nice lot of 5 coins with Luster G324. The 1916-D Mercury Dime holds the distinction of being the 'key' date in the series, with a mintage of only 264,000 pieces, making it a prized rarity. Dealers and collectors welcome such a find. 1942/1 MERCURY 10c NGC VF/XF-35 BOLDLY SEEN 2 OVER 1 HIGHLY SOT COIN LIKE THIS. Handled carefully, and protected from the elements allowed this coin to survive to the present in a rarely found pristine condition. It took a hammer price of $26,450 competing against multiple bidders at a David Lawrence Rare Coin Auction to secure a rare addition to an advanced dime collection. Combine mark free surfaces with the original bright luster from the day it was minted and this 1916-D Mercury is a true rare dime. Rare coin collectors describe the surfaces of this dime as frosty white.
