There are only a couple of hundred examples of this coin that is graded MS65 or above. Today, it is extremely challenging to find a 1926 S Mercury dime in good condition. Thus, this coin is nicknamed the “Route 66 Mercury Dime”. The coin was released in 1926, the same year when the legendary “Route 66”- the Main Street of America was commissioned. The coin is considered quite rare and highly sought after by collectors.
The mintage of the 1926 Mercury dime stuck in San Francisco Mint was significantly low compared to many other coins in this series.
