Whitman Expo
1939 Dime PR Values
Details
The 1939 proof Mercury dime offers the numismatic world several thousand survivors, ensuring there is ample supply for many Mercury dime enthusiasts who have the money to buy one. In PR68 and higher, the 1939 proof Mercury dime is extremely scarce, with a tiny number of higher-grading examples. A few dozen cameo examples are known, and these trade for substantial premiums.
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:
4638
Coin Date:
1939
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
9,321
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
