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The first proof Mercury dime didn’t come along until some 20 years after the first representative of this popular series was released. This is due to some the circumstance that the first Mercury dimes weren’t made until 1916, the year when the United States had begun phasing out the production of proof coinage, at least for a while.
The 1936 proof Mercury dimes were made with a brilliant finish, which was a welcome situation for the many collectors who disliked the matte proof Lincoln cents and Buffalo nickels struck that same year. Thankfully for the numismatists who preferred the brilliant finish seen on the proof Mercury dime, all denominations of United States proof coinage eventually saw the more reflective brilliant proof finish before the end of that year.
A few thousand examples of the 1936 proof Mercury dime are known, so it’s not a rare coin in the absolute sense, but higher-end specimens are indeed very scarce. Especially rare are those grading PR67 or higher. Pieces with any discernable cameo effect are virtually 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:
4629
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1936
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:
1936
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,130
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5071
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Coin Value History
1936 10c PR
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1936 10c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $33,500 | $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 |
1936 10C PR66 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 4,130....
$1,403
1936 10C PR67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,294
1936 10C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 4,130. ...
$980
1936 10C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 4,130. ...
$763
1936 10C PR68 PCGS. ...
$21,960
1936 10C PR62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (64/1738). Mintage 4,130....
$600
1936 10C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (163/1556 and 0/36+). NGC Census: (79/1033 and 0/21+). CDN: $640 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$552
1936 10C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/1741 and 0/31+). NGC Census: (7/1105 and 0/8+). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$660
1936 Mercury Dime. Proof. Unc Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$352
1936 10C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/1363). NGC Census: (0/991). Mintage: 4,130. (#5071)...
$276
1936 10C PR 60 NGC. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (...
$472
1936 10C PR66 NGC. CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 4,130....
$1,464
1936 10C PR67 NGC. ...
$3,660
1936 10C PR65 NGC. CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 4,130. ...
$885
1936 10C PR64 NGC. CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 4,130. ...
$763
1936 10C PR68 PCGS. ...
$28,800
1936 10C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (62/1627). NGC Census: (30/1056). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR62....
$504
1936 10C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (162/1556). NGC Census: (79/1035). CDN: $640 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 4,1...
$600
1936 10C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/1628). NGC Census: (5/1051). Mintage 4,130. ...
$494
1936 10C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 4,130. ...
$1,342
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