| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 433 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $360.00 |
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1916-D ANACS AG-3.
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Macrame Collection. Strictly honest wear and truly vintage surfaces account for the AG-3 grade as properly conferred by ANACS. Half to two-thirds of the upper portion of the reverse legend merges... |
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| 434 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $8,250.00 |
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1916-D PCGS AU-55 (green label) CAC.
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Steve Deckling Collection. Inspecting the central bands on the reverse, it seems likely the strike originally brought up a nice split, but a couple or so light circulation marks now cross over the... |
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| 561 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $380.00 |
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1916-D PCGS AG-3.
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The perfect definition of AG-3 arises with this key-date dime, as both sides feature boldly outlined central motifs, but the reverse rim shows merging virtually the entire way around. Strictly... |
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| 562 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $575.00 |
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1916-D ANACS GD-4.
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Mike Wrinkle Collection. Fitting the classic mold of how coins are graded these days, both sides display boldly outlined central details and the obverse features a nice, upraised full rim, while the... |
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| 563 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $17,000.00 |
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1916-D NGC MS-64 FB.
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TCN Set. 62 graded MS-64 FB, 30 higher at NGC. Separating the grade elements, the key to the Mercury dime set can be found with full bands, or it can be found in mint-state grades with some... |
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| 611 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $480.00 |
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1916-D About Good.
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Problem-free and perfectly original, with dove-grey patina and only honest wear. The reverse shows merging of the rim into the peripheral lettering, which calls to mind the AG-3 grade level. |
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| 612 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $380.00 |
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1916-D NGC AG-3.
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Exquisite color for circulated silver could not be improved upon, and both sides display lovely circulation-smoothed quality. Rims merge almost entirely with peripheral details, but just to limited... |
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| 737 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $475.00 |
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1916-D, 1921, and 1921-D, all About Good.
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Plucked directly out of the consignor's album, 1916-D shows some lettering into the rim on both sides and fragile ivory-grey toning. A touch more detail shows on the obverse for 1921, and 1921-D has... |
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| 738 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $1,500.00 |
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1916-D NGC F details/improperly cleaned/scratched.
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A scratch below, and a small scrape above "Y" spells trouble for the grade, and NGC declared the coin "scratched" as a result. Trivial other marks wouldn't affect the grade, but NGC also noticed a... |
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| 501 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $550.00 |
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1916-D, 1921, and 1921-D, all About Good.
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The three keys to a regular series of Mercury dimes comprise this trio. 1916-D is a touch better than AG-3, as the reverse rim is only partially merged into peripheral lettering. Both 1921 and... |
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| 502 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $450.00 |
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1916-D PCGS AG-3.
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Strictly original and affected only by honest wear, the date and mintmark are bold. The obverse rim merges with a couple of letters in LIBERTY, while the reverse rim merges slightly with all the... |
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| 503 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $2,700.00 |
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1916-D VF.
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By far, most of the key Mercury dimes at this level have been certified, making this a particularly rare opportunity for the album collector to place a strong example into his album. This is a... |
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| 504 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $4,800.00 |
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1916-D NGC XF-45.
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An amazingly smooth obverse shows no distraction whatsoever, save a virtually invisible tiny "X" in the wing. This is hardly something that could be called a "distraction", and the reverse is just as... |
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| 480 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $700.00 |
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1916-D PCGS GD-6.
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The reverse left rim just misses the lettering by enough margin to qualify the dime as "full rims". Obverse appearance is strangely attractive, with lovely ice-blue toning draped in the upper and... |
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| 481 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $725.00 |
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1916-D PCGS GD-6.
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Abiding by modern grading standards, one is almost forced to upgrade to G-6 to get a key date dime with full rims, and that is what the present coin offers. There is not the slightest hint of merged... |
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| 890 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $1,150.00 |
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1916-D PCGS VG-8.
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In satisfactory manner, the rims are fully and boldly separated from the devices -- not necessarily a given in today's grading environment. There is a mere hint of definition just remaining on each... |
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| 595 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $500.00 |
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1916-D PCGS AG-3.
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Thoroughly delightful dove-grey patina ensures the numismatic quality, in spite of heavy even wear. The entire reverse rim is inescapably attached to the tops of all lettering, but anyone would be... |
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| 596 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $725.00 |
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1916-D PCGS GD-4.
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Dove-grey patina is absolutely, completely and utterly beyond reproach for this key Mercury dime, probably representing perfection for heavily circulated silver. One cannot ask for a cleaner, more... |
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| 597 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $675.00 |
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1916-D NGC GD-4.
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Perceptibly sharper than another 1916-D graded G-4 in today's sale, the reverse displays two-thirds of the reverse rim, merging only at the tops of AMERICA and DIME. Slate-grey color is ideal for a... |
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| 598 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $750.00 |
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1916-D NGC GD-6.
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Perfectly and unquestionably original, with a strong date and bold mintmark. The rim on the reverse is about 50% complete. |
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| 369 | The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010 | $400.00 |
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1916-D About Good.
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Absolutely problem-free and graded from the standpoint of strict wear, this is either a top-end Fair-2, or a weaker AG-3, since the obverse rim touches the tops of LIBERTY, and the reverse rim is... |
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| 454 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $450.00 |
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1916-D PCGS AG-3.
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Perfectly original and graded strictly for wear, neither side displays much of a rim, but the obverse rim is only slightly weak, while the reverse is nicely consistent all the way around, with every... |
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| 455 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $675.00 |
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1916-D PCGS GD-4.
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Pale grey overall, with an obverse that is a trifle lighter in complexion than the reverse. Although the date and mintmark are both exceptionally bold, the merged reverse rim calls into question the... |
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| 456 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $975.00 |
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1916-D Good/lightly cleaned obverse.
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Hairlines are very minor across the obverse, and might in fact be completely forgivable at the AG-3 level. Indeed, we all know there are much worse coins that have been certified as "problem-free". ... |
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| 347 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $575.00 |
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1916-D PCGS Genuine.
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Could it be that PCGS is getting a little carried away with the Genuine-92 code? The so-called "cleaning" of this key dime is trivial to the utmost extent. Horizontal hairlines curve downward across... |
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| 348 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $6,250.00 |
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1916-D PCGS Genuine.
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Whereas your cataloger sometimes complains that PCGS indicates "altered surfaces" when a designation for "cleaning" might be sufficient, this seems to be a case of the opposite situation. The... |
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| 349 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $600.00 |
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1916-D PCGS About Good.
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The obverse grades fully Good, while the reverse grades About Good 3.5. In all seriousness, this 1916-D dime is about as close to Good as a coin can possibly get and still just-miss the grade. At... |
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| 350 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $725.00 |
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1916-D PCGS GD-4.
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A very mild cleaning has left trivial horizontal hairlines across Liberty's portrait, yet the original dove-grey patina remains virtually intact. Key date coins always get preferential treatment... |
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| 351 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $2,100.00 |
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1916-D PCGS F-12.
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1916-D is the famous key to the Mercury dime series, and has seen a large upswing in value over the past decade. Although it has always been a prime target for counterfeiters, certification has... |
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| 285 | The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009 | $650.00 |
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1916-D ANACS Genuine certificate. About Good.
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Making a very rare appearance at auction is an ANACS certificate for authenticity only, accompanying a 1916-D Mercury dime and registered on 9/6/1980. No grade opinion was offered, but AG-3/obverse... |
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| 286 | The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009 | $800.00 |
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1916-D PCGS GD-6.
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Deeply original, the "choice good" grade is confirmed by the fully delineated rims on both sides, as well as a touch of feather detail at the far right side of Liberty's cap. While not marred by any... |
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| 610 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $300.00 |
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1916-D ANACS Fair-2 details, cleaned.
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Details are probably a touch better than the F-2 details grade assigned by ANACS, but the obverse is too white to pass as original. The reverse is curiously cinnamon-brown in color. |
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| 611 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $425.00 |
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1916-D About Good.
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Thick, dark toning tends to the abate the effect of a couple of minor obverse scratches and some random digs on the right side of the reverse. Nearly a quarter of the reverse lettering remains free... |
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| 612 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $350.00 |
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1916-D ANACS AG-3 details, cleaned-damaged..
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Since the "damage" denoted on the ANACS slab is comprised entirely of reverse scratches, one wonders why they weren't simply mentioned as such. The obverse is very pale, but the reverse is curiously... |
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| 613 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,250.00 |
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1916-D PCGS VG-8.
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Well worn in all central areas, but the rims are sharp and 100% fully delineated. A strictly original coin. |
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| 614 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,910.00 |
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1916-D PCGS F-12.
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The premier rarity in the Mercury dime series -- 1916-D, in case you didn't know -- is notoriously difficult to find above well worn grades of AG - VG. Sometimes, it seems like they were originally... |
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| 615 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,765.00 |
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1916-D F.
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Assuming it ends up selling at a bargain price, there could be no better album candidate than this 1916-D dime, as it displays terrific detail on both sides, including substantial separation of the... |
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| 616 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $33,500.00 |
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1916-D PCGS MS-65FB.
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Many coin collectors, and in particular aficionados of the Mercury dime series, do not realize that coins struck in 1916 and early 1917 used a higher relief obverse die than all coins struck later, as... |
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| 619 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $1,400.00 |
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1916-D VG Details/bent.
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Superb, original surface quality ensures the appeal of this key Mercury dime, so difficult to locate uncertified in this grade range! Astute observers will note that the coin has been very, very... |
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| 620 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $750.00 |
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1916-D NGC AG-3.
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Perfectly graded, with full obverse rims and two-thirds of the reverse rim merged. Expected evidence of circulation takes the form of trivial old hairline scratches and a smallish scribble beneath... |
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| 621 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $775.00 |
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1916-D ANACS VG-8 Details, damaged.
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Damage alluded to on the ANACS label is limited to some sort of lower-left obverse edge problem that is conveniently nearly obscured by the slab insert. Not noted is the fact that this coin has been... |
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| 622 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $1,350.00 |
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1916-D NGC VG-10.
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Fantastic for the grade and supremely original. Merely incidental toned-over hairlines and a brief circulation scratch over IN GOD are scarcely noticeable, but the quality certainly can't be missed! |
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| 417 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $2,100.00 |
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1916-D PCGS Genuine.
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Certified as "genuine" by PCGS, this 1916-D dime possesses detail much better than that of typically worn survivors, which tend to be worn down to "about good" or "good" levels. Glossy surface texture... |
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| 418 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $575.00 |
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1916-D About Good.
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100% original and just marvelously smooth and appealing, all from strictly honest wear. Splashes of tobacco-gold color accent the reverse. |
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| 419 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $550.00 |
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1916-D About Good.
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An original coin with perfect grey color and no problems - just normal circulation. Merging of the reverse rim confers the grade of AG-3. |
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| 420 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $550.00 |
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1916-D NGC AG-3.
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1916-D Mercury dimes, even in low circulated grades, have performed well in the coin market over recent years. This example is obviously very original, with merging of the rims mandating an AG-3... |
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| 421 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $510.00 |
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1916-D NGC AG-3.
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Unquestionably original, this well circulated key-date 1916-D Mercury dime features good obverse rims, but unmistakable merging of the reverse rim, leads to the grade of AG-3. A few very old scratches... |
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| 422 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $700.00 |
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1916-D About Good.
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If a grade of AG-3.5 ever gained widespread acceptance, it would have to be applied to this key date Mercury dime. This is a perfect coin (for the grade) in every respect, with purely original... |
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| 423 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,000.00 |
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1916-D Good.
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Pewter fields are bordered with accents of cinder-grey that embolden the details somewhat. This coin is on the verge of a fully "very good" grade, as the obverse rim stands entirely clear of the... |
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| 424 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,750.00 |
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1916-D ANACS XF-40 Details, Cleaned.
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Though it pains your cataloger to dispute a "details" grade assigned by ANACS, an honest assessment of this premier key requires suggestion that the details may be closer to VF-30. There is no... |
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| 528 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $6,750.00 |
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1916-D Mercury dime, PCGS XF-45
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Coin boards were introduced during the 1930s, and the inclusion of spaces for mint marked coins led to the discovery by many collectors of the pleasure of seeking coins by date and mint - a novel idea... |
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| 529 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $6,500.00 |
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1916-D Mercury dime, NGC AU-50
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Subdued luster is most evident near the edges of each side, especially between peripheral details. Heather-grey with a twist of lemon-gold color hidden in some protected areas. |
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| 436 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $625.00 |
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1916-D NGC AG-3.
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Having studied many low-graded 1916-Ds, your cataloger respectfully asks you to examine the reverse rim and note how it is minimally merged with the legends only about a third of the way around the... |
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| 437 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $370.00 |
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1916-D PCI AG-3.
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If only this collector-value, key date issue could talk! It's amazing to contemplate its inordinate amount of time in circulation before being retrieved. After its long time in circulation, it was... |
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| 438 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $1,150.00 |
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1916-D NGC VG-8.
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This is a rather handsome specimen of this low mintage Denver Mint issue. Its pewter-gray surfaces enhance the above average detailing for this grade level. A couple scrapes on the fasces blend with... |
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| 439 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $950.00 |
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1916-D ANACS Fine Details, Net VG-8, Cleaned.
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Though obviously cleaned, subsequent storage, almost certainly in a Whitman (or similar) album, has restored a minority of the original patina. Three or four old scratches on the portrait occurred... |
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| 479 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $600.00 |
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1916-D AG-3 and 1921-D Fine-15.
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A nice pair of key date Mercury Dimes including a reasonably good looking 1916-D that grades AG-3, and a 1921-D that grades F-15. As keys to the series, numerous collectors will be challenging each... |
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| 480 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $850.00 |
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1916-D NGC GD-4.
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Although this low mintage key date is only a Good-4 example, it portrays a charming visual aspect. Evenly worn without any disturbing marks or blemishes. |
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| 481 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $6,750.00 |
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1916-D NGC AU-50.
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There can never be too many 1916-D Mercury dimes in high grade to satisfy the demands of collectors, and unknown is the story about a collector who regrets purchasing one. This example will be no... |
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| 482 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $6,500.00 |
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1916-D MS-60++ FB, Cleaned.
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Here is a magnificent representative of one of the most sought-after twentieth century rarities. Every Mercury dime collector, and for that matter, nearly any coin collector of merit, knows that the... |
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| 428 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $1,100.00 |
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1916-D GD-6.
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The most desired date from this highly collected series. It exhibits both a bold date and mintmark. There is an intriguing area of reddish toning across from the axe blade, but other than this,... |
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| 429 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $2,000.00 |
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1916-D ANACS F-12.
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This classic twentieth century issue offers a fascinating visual appeal. With its boldly depicted full rims and natural golden pewter surfaces, it renders an elegant perspective to an otherwise lower... |
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| 430 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $7,000.00 |
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1916-D ANACS AU-55 Details Cleaned.
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An impressive specimen of the most preeminent date from this perennial popular series. Although it has been mildly dipped, the satiny surfaces glimmer with an heirloom silver aspect with golden... |
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| 1025 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $2,000.00 |
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1916-D F-12++.
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This is an example of the quintessential rarity from this popular series. A mauve hue bedecks its light pewter surfaces presenting a charming antique allure. One minute mark is perceived above the... |
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| 1026 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $2,300.00 |
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1916-D VF-20.
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An archetype treasure from the 20th century always stirs bidder attention. A few hairlines are discerned on the obverse of this piece, but are masked by the somewhat unnatural toning. The design... |
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| 1027 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $2,500.00 |
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1916-D ANACS XF-40 Details Damaged.
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The surfaces of this particular specimen display an elegant silver-gray enhanced by crimson-gold. Although a couple obverse scrapes are perceived on Liberty, it is a pleasant respite from the... |
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| 1028 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $7,500.00 |
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1916-D NGC AU-50.
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This is a magnificent circulated example of one of the most eagerly pursued 20th century rarities. It is tinged with an exquisite golden aspect. Its vividness masks the trivial contact ticks that... |
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| 1029 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $6,250.00 |
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1916-D AU Scratched.
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This super tough Mercury Dime has AU+ details. Unfortunately, it does have some problems. There are a few substantial marks on the neck, and the reverse has some hairlines. The coin's color is... |
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| 1030 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $16,250.00 |
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1916-D MS-60+ FB.
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This celebrated rarity displays silvery surfaces with a golden nuance. It is a mostly lustrous specimen with some delicate haziness observed in the fields, possibly caused from a previous cleaning. ... |
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| 1031 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $13,250.00 |
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1916-D NGC MS-61 FB.
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This highly desirable key date issue has just the barest whisper of an attractive champagne iridescence, and it glistens with a silvery aspect that adorns its satiny surfaces. The strike detail is... |
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| 1226 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $450.00 |
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1916-D AG-3.
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Void of distracting marks or blemishes, the observed wear was due to excessive usage in daily commercial activity. Silvery gray in appearance, the mintmark and date are bold and distinct. |
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| 1227 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $1,100.00 |
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1916-D VG.
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The best thing about this coin, other than it is the scarcest and most popular Mercury Dime, is that it is an original, never-been-played-with example. The surfaces are void of any major damage that... |
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| 1228 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $975.00 |
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1916-D VG-8.
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A handsome, no problem, low mintage issue from 264,000 pieces struck in 1916 at the Denver Branch Mint. The silver-gray surfaces enhance its bold date and mintmark. Pleasingly struck for the... |
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| 1229 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $1,450.00 |
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1916-D ANACS Fine Details Net VG-10, Corroded and Cleaned.
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This coin looks as though it got wet for a minute or two, which has resulted in a little darkness of uneven color. The coin faces up well with strong details. Key date material is always under... |
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| 1230 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $2,500.00 |
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1916-D ANACS VF-30 DETAILS CLEANED.
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Although it is designated on its ANACS label as being cleaned, it still possesses a handsome silver aspect. There are absolutely no obtrusive marks or blemishes to note. The design elements depict... |
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| 1231 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $2,900.00 |
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1916-D ANACS XF-40 Damaged.
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Original luster is easily visible along with the solid XF+ detail and original russet toning scattered about. Even with the contact nick to the left of Liberty's mouth, this is still a very pleasing... |
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| 510 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $425.00 |
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1916-D AG-3.
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Although the rims are worn smooth, the date and mint mark are strong and clear. There are no unsightly marks or blemishes, just honest wear from its daily use in commerce. The surfaces are an... |
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