{"product_id":"1916-mercury-dime-xf","title":"1916 Mercury Dime - XF","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a beautifully preserved piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly 20th-century American silver coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to your collection with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1916 Mercury Dime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely Fine (XF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition. Struck at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhiladelphia Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90% silver and 10% copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this historic dime represents the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst year of the popular Mercury Dime series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced from 1916 through 1945.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by renowned sculptor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdolph A. Weinman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the obverse features Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap, symbolizing freedom of thought. Often mistaken for the Roman god Mercury, the portrait actually represents Liberty. The reverse showcases a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efasces wrapped with an olive branch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, symbolizing strength, unity, and peace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely Fine (XF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition, this coin exhibits light circulation wear while retaining sharp design details, including well-defined features in Liberty's hair, winged cap, and the reverse fasces. Its attractive preservation highlights the artistry of one of America's most recognizable silver coin designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst-year status, impressive remaining detail, and 90% silver composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make this 1916 Mercury Dime an excellent addition to any Mercury Dime collection or classic U.S. silver type set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stock photo shown. Actual coin may vary in toning, wear, strike quality, surface marks, and overall appearance while remaining consistent with the stated Extremely Fine (XF) condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CCI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67866941784309,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7039\/1029\/files\/1916-mercury-dime-xf_43030_Obv.jpg?v=1793216312","url":"https:\/\/chattanoogacoins.com\/products\/1916-mercury-dime-xf","provider":"CCI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}