1921 Mercury Dime (10c)

The 1921 Mercury Dime stands as one of the key dates in the series, produced during the post-World War I economic recession when mintages were generally lower. While the Philadelphia mint struck over 68 million dimes that year, many were heavily circulated and few were saved in higher grades, making this VF20 example a solid representation of this historically significant issue.

This coin displays an attractive original patina with subtle rainbow toning that has developed naturally over its century of existence. The surfaces show honest wear consistent with the VF20 grade, with Liberty's features somewhat flattened but still well-defined. The fasces on the reverse remains clear with recognizable details in the olive branches. The coin's natural coloration gives it superior eye appeal compared to many examples at this grade point that have been cleaned or otherwise mishandled.