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Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 4635)

The 1938 Ten cents is part of a series of Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime coins struck from 1916-1945. Struck in Philadelphia and designated as a Proof (PR) strike, this coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper from a mintage of 8,728 struck.
In the absolute sense, 1938 proof Mercury dime are more common than either the 1936 or 1937 proofs. However, all proof Mercury dimes are categorically scarce. That’s the case at least with 1938 proofs, which are tough above PR66 and rare in PR68 or higher. Those exhibiting any degree of cameo contrast are essentially nonexistent.
Obverse: Winged Liberty, or Mercury (the Roman god of commerce), is depicted facing left with LIBERTY spelled around the periphery. IN GOD WE TRUST appears left of the neck and the date is positioned just below the bust around 5 o'clock. The designer's initials "AW" appear to the right of the neck.
Reverse: A large torch is centered vertically adorned with an axe head and olive branches. UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN * ONE DIME * is spelled out around the periphery.

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GSID: 4635
Coin Date: 1938
Denomination: 10c / Ten cents
Designation: PR
Mint Mark: P
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 8,728
Coinage Type: Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years: 1916-1945
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
Strike Type: Proof
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Fineness: 0.9
Weight: 2.5 gr
Coin Shape: Round
Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1938
Obverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE DIME
Reverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
PCGS #: 5073
NGC ID: 27DJ
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