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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 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4635
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1938
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:
Proof
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1938
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
8,728
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5073
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Coin Value History
1938 10c PR
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1938 10c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $26,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1938 10C PR67 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 8,728. ...
$1,037
1938 Mercury Dime. Proof-66 (PCGS). OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$415
1938 10C PR65 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 108 in 65, 419 finer (10/26). CDN: $304.75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 8,728. ...
$329
1938 10C PR68 NGC. Ex: VaultBox - Dynasty 2026. NGC Census: 62 in 68 (3 in 68+, 4 in 68★ ), 1 finer (4/26). CDN: $2,00...
$1,952
1938 10C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 8,728. ...
$201
1938 10C PR63 NGC. Mintage 8,728. ...
$124
1938 10C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. Proof 60. Mintage 8,728. ...
$134
1938 10C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (50/2884). NGC Census: (27/1969). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 8,72...
$121
Partial 1938 Proof Set. (PCGS).
$312
1938 10C PR69 ★ NGC. ...
$18,800
1938 10C PR61 ANACS. NGC Census: (7/1708). PCGS Population (6/2433). Mintage: 8,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$150
1938 10C --Cleaned--ANACS. Net PR55. Golden-brown and ...
$224
1938 10C PR67 PCGS. CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 8,728. ...
$561
1938 10C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 8,728. ...
$342
1938 10C PR65 NGC. CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 8,728. ...
$256
1938 10C PR68 PCGS. PCGS Population: 30 in 68 (4 in 68+), 0 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintag...
$3,660
1938 Mercury Dime. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Generation 3.1.
$240
1938 10C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (69/1930). PCGS Population: (176/2723). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 8,72...
$134
Multiple Coin Lot...
$275
1938 Mercury Dime. Proof-62 (NGC).
$168
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