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This Denver-struck Mercury dime is an extremely common coin in all circulated grades and is plentiful in uncirculated levels through MS67. Full Bands specimens are widely available thanks to this issue being struck well and having been saved in large numbers by collectors.
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:
4591
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1938
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:
1938-D
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
5,537,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5012
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Coin Value History
1938-D 10c MS
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1938-D 10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$2,250 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,900 | $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 |
1938-D Mercury Dime. MS-67+ (NGC).
$145
1938-D 10C MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/0). NGC Census: (3/0). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage 5,537,00...
$1,320
1938-D 10c NGC AU Details (Cleaned)
$12
1938-D 10c PCGS MS66
$70
1938-D 10c PCGS MS65
$51
1938-D 10C MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (6/152). PCGS Population (21/150). Mintage: 5,537,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
$27
1938-D 10C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (51/3). PCGS Population: (28/1). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 5,537,000...
$169
10C 1938-D PCGS MS68
$1,645
10C 1938-D PCGS MS66+ CAC
$188
1938-D 10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (49/142). PCGS Population (102/97). Mintage: 5,537,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$26
1938-D MS64 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (...
$25
1938-D 10C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (50/2). PCGS Population: (27/1). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 5,537,000...
$160
1938-D 10C MS68 PCGS. Pristine, pure white surfaces with ...
$1,782
1938-D 10C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (114/28 and 2/0+). NGC Census: (133/52 and 2/3+). CDN: $40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$154
1938-D 10C MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (45/123). PCGS Population (91/75). Mintage: 5,537,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
$29
1938-D 10C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/1 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (51/2 and 3/0+). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67...
$149
1938-D 10C Mercury Dime -- Struck Thru Obverse -- MS66 PCGS. ...
$48
1938-D 10C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (90/75). NGC Census: (44/123). Mintage: 5,537,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS...
$27
1938-D 10C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (48/2). PCGS Population: (26/1). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 5,537,000...
$126
1938-D 10C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (100/40). PCGS Population (84/11). Mintage: 5,537,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$36
Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS [Type]
Worth: $5 – $7,200
Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS FB [Type]
Worth: $12 – $10,000
1916 10c Mercury MS
Worth: $6 – $2,400
1916 10c Mercury MS FB
Worth: $50 – $12,000
1916-D 10c MS
Worth: $450 – $45,600
1916-D 10c MS FB
Worth: $9,000 – $200,000
1916-S 10c Mercury MS
Worth: $6 – $1,440
1916-S 10c Mercury MS FB
Worth: $85 – $3,600
1917 10c MS
Worth: $5 – $864
1917 10c MS FB
Worth: $60 – $1,800
1917-D 10c MS
Worth: $6 – $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: $5 – $1,200
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