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The 1939-S Mercury dime is a very common coin in all worn grades and is plentiful through MS66. Pieces with Full Bands details represent the minority of known uncirculated specimens but are not necessarily scarce. They’re common at least through MS65, with pieces grading MS66 and higher somewhat scarce but available for a price.
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:
4597
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1939
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:
1939-S
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
10,540,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5020
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Coin Value History
1939-S 10c MS
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1939-S 10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$2,600 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $2,200 | $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 |
1939-S 10C MS67+ NGC. Mintage 10,540,000....
$288
1939-S Mercury Dime. MS-65 FB (NGC).
$312
1939-S 10C MS66 NGC. Mintage 10,540,000. ...
$60
1939-S 10C MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/0). NGC Census: (2/0). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage 10,540,0...
$1,560
1939-S 10c PCGS MS62
$51
1939-S 10c PCGS MS63
$46
1939-S 10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (67/469). PCGS Population (213/689). Mintage: 10,540,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PC...
$69
1939-S 10C MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/519). PCGS Population (1/909). Mintage: 10,540,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
$17
1939-S 10C MS67 NGC. Mintage 10,540,000. ...
$159
1939-S Mercury Dime. MS-65 FB (NGC). CAC. OH Generation 3.0.
$144
1939-S 10c PCGS MS66
$90
10C 1939-S PCGS MS68
$1,939
1939-S MS62 ANACS. ...
$27
1939-S 10C MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (13/500). PCGS Population (32/863). Mintage: 10,540,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/P...
$23
1939-S 10C MS64 ICG. NGC Census: (63/460). PCGS Population (211/677). Mintage: 10,540,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PC...
$27
1939-S 10C MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/508). PCGS Population (1/894). Mintage: 10,540,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $16. (#502...
$21
1939-S 10C MS67 PCGS. This piece is housed in a PCGS green label holder. Mintage 10,540,000....
$396
1939-S 10c PCGS MS65
$60
1939-S 10C MS66+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (387/72 and 4/8+). NGC Census: (309/140 and 1/1+). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$68
1939-S 10C MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). MS68. Mintage 10,540,000. ...
$1,560
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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