Description:
Obverse: Features a portrait of Liberty wearing a winged cap, symbolizing freedom of thought. The inscription reads "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST," with the date 1916 displayed prominently at the bottom.
Reverse: Depicts a fasces (a bundle of rods symbolizing unity and strength) and an olive branch, with the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "ONE DIME."
Historical Note: The 1916-D Mercury Dime is one of the most sought-after key dates in U.S. coinage, with a low mintage of only 264,000 pieces. Its rarity and significance make it a prized collectible.