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Philly-minted 1940 Mercury dimes are extraordinarily common in all grades through the Gem Mint State levels and, for the most part, pose little challenge to enthusiasts through MS67, both Full Bands and non-FB. Top-notch examples do become scarcer, but even in MS68FB this piece has several dozen known survivors, so picking a quality coin should be little problem for those who are willing to pay a small but worthwhile premium.
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:
4512
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1940
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:
1940
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
65,350,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5023
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Coin Value History
1940 10c MS FB
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1940 10c MS FB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$4,200 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $3,500 | $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 |
1940 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: 58 in 68 (12 in 68+), 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $2,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$2,867
1940 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2" rattler holder. CDN: $52 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage...
$293
1940 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 65,361,827. ...
$165
1940 Mercury Dime. MS-65 FB (PCGS). OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$96
1940 Mercury Dime. MS-63 FB (PCGS). CAC.
$72
1940 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (379/2667). NGC Census: (54/1228). Mintage: 65,361,828. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$34
1940 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: 43 in 68 (3 in 68+, 3 in 68?), 0 finer (2/26). CDN: $2,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,525
1940 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $52 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 65,361,827. ...
$89
1940 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. CAC: 121 in 67, 13 finer (3/26). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 65,3...
$214
1940 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. Gold CAC. CAC Population: (34/160). Mintage 65,361,827. ...
$528
1940 10c PCGS/CAC MS63 FB (OGH Rattler Holder)
$80
1940 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (377/2601). NGC Census: (47/1150). Mintage: 65,361,828. Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$26
1940 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: 57 in 68 (12 in 68+), 0 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$2,329
1940 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $52 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintag...
$104
1940 Mercury Dime. MS-67 FB (NGC).
$195
1940 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC. Gold CAC. NGC Census: (568/1267). PCGS Population: (1283/1945). CDN: $35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$336
1940 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (377/2587). NGC Census: (47/1151). Mintage: 65,361,828. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$26
1940 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,172
1940 Mercury Dime. MS-66 FB (NGC).
$48
1940 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 65,361,827. ...
$177
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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