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1937-S Doubled Die Obverse Dime MS FS-101 Values
Details
The 1937-S Mercury dime extremely common in all worn grades and is widely available through Gem Uncirculated levels. A great many of these are well struck and exhibit Full Bands details, though this S-mint issue is perhaps a little more difficult to find relative to its contemporary Philadelphia and Denver issues in grades of MS67 or better.
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. Mint mark, if any, appears near the bottom rim left of the torch.
Basic Information
GSID:
234561
Coin Date:
1937-S
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
9,740,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
S
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Doubled Die Obverse
Variety 2:
FS-101
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
2.5 gr
Weight:
0.08 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0723 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
