2026 Best of the US Mint 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin & Silver Medal Set PCGS SP/MS 69 FS

### 2026 Best of the US Mint 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin & Silver Medal Set PCGS SP/MS 69 FS Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with this stunning two-piece set honoring one of America’s most iconic coin designs. The set includes a 1/10 oz .9999 fine gold tribute to the 1916 Mercury Dime, certified **PCGS SP 69 FS**, alongside a 1 oz .999 fine silver companion medal, certified **PCGS MS 69 FS**. Both pieces are struck with exceptional detail and represent a modern interpretation of the classic Winged Liberty Head design, making this a must-have for collectors of U.S. Mint commemoratives and historical coinage. The Mercury Dime, originally designed by Adolph A. Weinman and minted from 1916 to 1945, captures a transformative era in American history. Its circulation spanned the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and both World Wars, symbolizing progress, resilience, and the pursuit of liberty. The Best of the Mint series reimagines these historic designs in modern precious metals, combining traditional artistry with contemporary craftsmanship. This set is part of the United States Mint’s **[Best](file:///blog/best-of-the-mint-debut-1916-mercury-dime-gold-silver-set)**[**of the Mint series**](file:///blog/best-of-the-mint-debut-1916-mercury-dime-gold-silver-set), created to commemorate the nation’s Semiquincentennial. Selected through public input and expert recommendations, the series features reissued gold coins paired with newly designed silver medals. Each release celebrates legendary U.S. coin designs while offering modern collectors high-quality, certified pieces in limited quantities. **Set Specifications:** - **Limited Mintage of 30,000** - **Graded as SP 69 / MS 69 First Strike by PCGS** - **First releases of the Best of the Mint series** - **Includes a 24-karat Mercury Dime Gold Coin and Silver Medal (.999 pure silver)** - Produced by the US Mint - Uncirculated Finish - Arrives in an official PCGS holder - **Gold Coin Design:** The obverse features Liberty wearing a winged cap with inscriptions “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “1916,” and a special Liberty Bell “250” privy mark. The reverse displays a fasces, an olive branch, and inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “ONE DIME.” - **Silver Medal Design:** The obverse shows a powerful modern vision of Liberty inspired by the classic Mercury design. Wearing a winged cap and scale-style armor, Liberty leans forward in motion, gripping a broadsword with both hands. The reverse continues the sword motif, with its point projecting across the design and bursting into radiant sun-like rays. Above are the dates 1916–1945, honoring the Mercury Dime era. Below, a changing American landscape unfolds—from a windmill and wheat fields to factories, smokestacks, and tall city buildings **Why You Should Own This Set:** - Features a historical and iconic design—the 1916 Mercury Dime. - First release of the **Best of the Mint series**, celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary. - Limited production enhances collectible and investment appeal. - Gold and silver combination offers diversification in precious metals. - First Strike status adds exclusivity for advanced collectors This **2026 Best of the US Mint 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin & Silver Medal Set PCGS SP/MS 69 FS** is more than a collectible- it’s a tangible connection to American history. Its certified quality, limited availability, and combination of gold and silver make it an exceptional addition to any collection, providing both aesthetic and investment value. **You may also like:** - [**2026 Best of the US Mint 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin & Silver Medal Set PCGS SP/MS 70 FS**](file:///2026-best-of-the-us-mint-1916-mercury-dime-gold-coin-silver-medal-set-pcgs-sp-ms-70-fs) - **[2023-S Morgan and Peace Silver Dollar Reverse Proof 2-Coin Set (w/Box & COA)](file:///2023-s-morgan-and-peace-silver-dollar-reverse-proof-2-coin-set-w-box-coa)** - **[2018-S US Mint Silver Proof 10-Coin Set (w/Box & COA)](file:///2018-s-us-mint-silver-proof-10-coin-set)**