Whitman Expo
1937 Dime PR Values
Details
The second year of production for proof Mercury dimes saw higher numbers than in the previous year, though all 1937 proof Mercury dimes are scarce. Especially difficult are those pieces grading PR67 or higher, with examples in the PR68 or better quite rare. Cameo proofs are extraordinarily rare.
Obverse: 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: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
4632
Coin Date:
1937
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,756
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
2.5 gr
Weight:
0.08 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0723 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
