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The 1939-S Mercury dime is a very common coin in all worn grades and is plentiful through MS66. Pieces with Full Bands details represent the minority of known uncirculated specimens but are not necessarily scarce. They are common at least through MS65, with pieces grading MS66 and higher somewhat scarce but available for a price.
Obverse Description
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 Description
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. Mint mark, if any, appears near the bottom rim left of the torch.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4598
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1939
Reverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
2.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.08 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0723 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1939-S
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
10,540,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5021
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Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for 1939-S 10c MS FB
Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/1939-s-10c-full-bands-fb-mercury-dime/gsid/4598 GSID: 4598 Title: 1939-S 10c MS FB
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Coin Value History
1939-S 10c MS FB
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1939-S 10c MS FB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $17,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS [Type]
![Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1916-d-mercury-legend-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $4 – $7,200
Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS FB [Type]
![Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS FB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/134xxx/2fec37a3-66c7-4f16-973e-7f96f8173c65.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $12 – $11,000
1916 10c Mercury MS
Worth: $7 – $2,400
1916 10c Mercury MS FB
Worth: $50 – $12,000
1916-D 10c MS
Worth: $580 – $48,000
1916-D 10c MS FB
Worth: $10,500 – $200,000
1916-S 10c Mercury MS
Worth: $6 – $1,440
1916-S 10c Mercury MS FB
Worth: $85 – $3,600
1917 10c MS
Worth: $4 – $864
1917 10c MS FB
Worth: $60 – $5,400
1917-D 10c MS
Worth: $6 – $5,280
1917-D 10c MS FB
Worth: $260 – $36,600
1917-S 10c MS
Worth: $5 – $1,800
1917-S 10c MS FB
Worth: $180 – $16,200
1918 10c MS
Worth: $5 – $1,200
1939-S 10C MS64 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: 25 in 64, 104 finer (9/26). CDN: $245 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 10...
$281
1939-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: 73 in 67 (14 in 67+), 3 finer (4/26). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$2,684
1939-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 10,540,000. ...
$1,464
1939-S 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Min...
$610
1939-S Mercury Dime. MS-63 FB (PCGS). OGH.
$120
1939-S 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC. The 1939-S is a scarcer issue among the later issues in the Mercury dime series. Only 10.5 ...
$6,900
1939-S Mercury Dime. MS-64 FB (PCGS). OGH.
$268
1939-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. ...
$2,928
1939-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 10,540,000. ...
$1,586
1939-S 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. Mintage 10,540,000. ...
$492
1939-S 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (24/383). NGC Census: (0/70). Mintage: 10,540,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$69
1939-S 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC. The 1939-S is a scarcer issue among the later issues in the Mercury dime series. Only 10.5 ...
$8,050
1939-S 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 10,540,000. ...
$244
1939-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,392
1939-S Mercury Dime. MS-66 FB (PCGS).
$960
1939-S Mercury Dime. MS-65 FB (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.1.
$408
1939-S 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (24/382). NGC Census: (0/70). Mintage: 10,540,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$94
1939-S 10C, FB
$10,350
1939-S 10C MS64 Full Bands ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 10,540,000....
$169
1939-S 10C MS67+ Full Bands PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,710
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