1921 Mercury Dime. MS-65 (NGC). CAC. OH. Lovely Gem Mint State quality for this key date Mercury dime issue, both sides are peripherally toned in multicolored iridescence that is more varied on the reverse. Frosty in finish with a well executed strike that is sharp to full in virtually all areas of the design. The 1921 is one of the lower mintage issues of the type with only 1,230,000 pieces struck. Demand for circulating coinage fell off during the early 1920s as the American economy stumbled from the boom of World War One back to a peacetime footing. Additionally, the mints were busy striking millions of Morgan silver dollars, the Philadelphia Mint also adding a few of the new Peace dollars before the end of the year. Mint State survivors are scarce and eagerly sought by advanced Mercury dime enthusiasts. From the Larry H. Miller Collection. From the Larry H. Miller Collection.
