1916-D Mercury Dime. EF-45 (PCGS).，The attractive dove-gray complexion of this desirable key date offers a faint champagne glow at a tilt while the reverse is dominated by rose and pale cobalt patina. The fields are remarkably smooth and free from noteworthy blemishes of any sort. Uniformly rendered and serene across the high points, considerable Mint luster remains in the protected regions throughout. A handsomely preserved piece that is exceptional for the assigned grade in every respect. <p><p>Just 264,000 examples of this first-year issue were struck, creating an instant rarity that sits among the most popular numismatic mintages of the 20th century. Scarce in all grades, the vast concentration of 1916-D Mercury dimes are found in the heavily circulated grades of About Good to Very Good, stressing the truly exclusive nature of the present Choice Extremely Fine offering. The pinnacle of representatives for a delicately-circulated foray into this key date issue.，，
