✓ Rare First-Year Issue | ✓ Full Split Bands (FSB) | ✓ Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
✓ 90% Silver Content | ✓ Sharp Detail & Strong Strike | ✓ Stunning Eye Appeal
Denomination: 10 Cents (Dime)
Year: 1916
Mint: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 2.5 grams
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Grade: Gem BU – Brilliant Uncirculated
Strike Type: Business
Designation: FSB – Full Split Bands (a highly desirable designation that signifies a sharply struck reverse with fully defined horizontal bands on the fasces)
This 1916 Mercury Dime is a first-year-of-issue coin for the iconic Winged Liberty Head Dime series, often called the "Mercury Dime" due to the resemblance of Liberty’s cap to the Roman god Mercury. What makes this example truly stand out is its Gem Brilliant Uncirculated condition with the rare and sought-after FSB (Full Split Bands) designation.
The FSB distinction indicates that the coin was struck with precision and shows complete separation of the horizontal bands on the fasces on the reverse — a key attribute that sets superior Mercury Dimes apart. Coins with this level of detail are far less common and command strong collector interest.
This example boasts lustrous surfaces, strong strike, and razor-sharp detail, especially evident in the hairlines, winged cap, and reverse fasces. Toning, if any, is minimal or beautifully natural, enhancing the overall eye appeal without detracting from the original mint brilliance.
First-Year of Issue (1916) – an essential piece for any Mercury Dime collection.
Full Split Bands (FSB) – highly sought-after feature demonstrating strike quality.
Gem Brilliant Uncirculated – well above average preservation with excellent luster.
High Silver Content – made from 90% silver, offering intrinsic value in addition to numismatic worth.
Great Investment Potential – strong demand for FSB Mercury Dimes, especially in high grades.
Historical Significance: Released during the World War I era and designed by Adolph A. Weinman, the Mercury Dime represents one of the most beautiful and celebrated designs in U.S. coinage history.
Collector Demand: Mercury Dimes with FSB in uncirculated condition are becoming increasingly scarce in the market.
Silver Bullion Bonus: Contains 0.0723 oz of pure silver — a tangible asset alongside its collectible value.
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