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The 1942 Philly Mercury dime is a highly common coin in all circulated grades and is widely available through MS67, even with Full Bands details. Pieces grading higher are much scarcer and pose a little more challenge, particularly to registry set collectors looking for the highest-graded examples they can find.
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:
4516
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1942
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:
1942
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
205,410,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5035
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Coin Value History
1942 10c MS FB
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1942 10c MS FB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$2,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $2,050 | $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: $5 – $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: $7 – $1,440
1916-S 10c Mercury MS FB
Worth: $85 – $3,600
1917 10c MS
Worth: $5 – $864
1917 10c MS FB
Worth: $60 – $5,400
1917-D 10c MS
Worth: $7 – $5,280
1917-D 10c MS FB
Worth: $260 – $36,600
1917-S 10c MS
Worth: $6 – $1,800
1917-S 10c MS FB
Worth: $180 – $16,200
1918 10c MS
Worth: $6 – $1,200
1942 Mercury Dime. MS-67 FB (NGC).
$244
1942 10C MS66 NGC. CDN: $54 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 205,432,329. ...
$109
1942 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $32 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage ...
$94
1942 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. Mintage 205,432,329....
$69
1942 Mercury Dime. MS-68 FB (ANACS).
$168
1942 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (83/2800). NGC Census: (24/1737). CDN: $17 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$288
(1942) 10C Mercury Dime -- Struck 30% Off Center -- MS62 Full Bands NGC. ...
$1,200
1942 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 205,432,329. ...
$183
Lot of (3) 1942 Mercury Dimes. MS-66 FB (NGC).
$139
1942 Mercury Dime. MS-65 FB (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.1.
$48
1942 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (395/1773). NGC Census: (52/1015). Mintage: 205,432,336. Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$17
1942 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/0 and 1/0+). Mintage 205,432,329. ...
$1,440
1942 10C Mercury Dime -- 8% Ragged & Curve Clip -- MS63 Full Bands PCGS. ...
$192
(1942) 10C Mercury Dime -- Struck 30% Off Center -- MS62 Full Bands NGC. ...
$489
1942 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 205,432,329. ...
$268
1942 Mercury Dime. MS-66 FB (PCGS).
$39
1942 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC. Gold CAC. NGC Census: (518/1064). PCGS Population: (1100/1188). CDN: $30 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$384
1942 10c PCGS MS64 FB
$32
1942 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (23/0). Mintage 205,432,329. ...
$1,200
1942 10c PCGS MS63 FB
$17
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