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The Mercury dime, more formally known as the Winged Liberty Head dime, was designed by Adolph A. Weinman and debuted in 1916, replacing the Barber (or Liberty Head) dime designed by Charles E. Barber and first released in 1892. The Mercury dime type was in use from 1916 through 1945, with most issues struck from 1916 through 1931 proving much scarcer than those made from 1934 on; none was issued in 1932 or 1933.
In most cases, the least expensive type representatives from the Mercury dime will be found among the pieces issued from 1941 through 1945, certainly the most prolific era for this series in terms of overall mintages and availability of examples in the Gem Mint State grades. While the least expensive issues are from the last years of the series, many type set collectors prefer examples from the first years of the Mercury dime period, during which many notable key and semi-key issues was released, including the 1916-D, 1921, and 1921-D. Several other dates serve as conditional keys and semi-keys, including many of the branch-mint issues from the teens and '20s.
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:
72464
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, [Date]
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
Variety:
1916-1945
Coin Date:
Mercury Dime
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4902
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Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS69 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | - | $7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS FB [Type]
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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
1918 10c MS FB
Worth: $145 – $12,500
1916-D 10C VG10 PCGS. ...
$3,538
1929 10C MS65 NGC. CDN: $66 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 25,970,000. ...
$84
1940-D 10C MS67 PCGS. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 21,198,000. ...
$119
1928-S Mercury Dime. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$342
1916-D Mercury Dime. AG-3 (PCGS).
$946
1921-D 10C VF20 PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,080,000. ...
$281
1944-S 10C MS66 NGC. Gold CAC. Housed in a Generation 3 fatty holder. Gold CAC: 13 in 66, 0 finer (6/26). Mintage 49,490,00...
$824
1942/1 Mercury Dime. FS-101. VF-30 (ANACS).
$641
1921 10C VF25 PCGS. CDN: $215 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 1,230,000. ...
$268
1920-S 10C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 38 in 55, 283 finer (7/26). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 13,820,...
$195
1927-S 10C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 30 in 45, 385 finer (7/26). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 4,770,00...
$94
1942 Mercury Dime. Struck 50% Off Center. MS-62 (PCGS).
$915
1916-D Mercury Dime. Good-4 (PCGS).
$1,342
1921 Mercury Dime. AU Details--Surfaces Smoothed (PCGS).
$793
1927-D Mercury Dime. MS-64 (PCGS).
$1,190
1927-D Mercury Dime. MS-63 (PCGS).
$976
1927-S Mercury Dime. AU-58 (PCGS).
$268
1921-D Mercury Dime. VG-8 (CACG).
$149
1916-D 10C Fair 2 PCGS. CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fair 2 . Mintage 264,000. ...
$732
1921-D 10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 57 in 50, 288 finer (7/26). CDN: $1,025 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,080...
$1,129
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