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The Mercury dime, more formally known as the Winged Liberty Head dime, was designed by Adolph A. Weinman and debuted in 1916, replacing the Barber (or Liberty Head) dime designed by Charles E. Barber and first released in 1892. The Mercury dime type was in use from 1916 through 1945, with most issues struck from 1916 through 1931 proving much scarcer than those made from 1934 on; none was issued in 1932 or 1933.
In most cases, the least expensive type representatives from the Mercury dime will be found among the pieces issued from 1941 through 1945, certainly the most prolific era for this series in terms of overall mintages and availability of examples in the Gem Mint State grades. While the least expensive issues are from the last years of the series, many type set collectors prefer examples from the first years of the Mercury dime period, during which many notable key and semi-key issues was released, including the 1916-D, 1921, and 1921-D. Several other dates serve as conditional keys and semi-keys, including many of the branch-mint issues from the teens and '20s.
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:
72464
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, [Date]
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
Variety:
1916-1945
Coin Date:
Mercury Dime
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4902
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Coin Value History
Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS [Type]
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Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS69 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | - | $7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS FB [Type]
![Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS FB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/134xxx/2fec37a3-66c7-4f16-973e-7f96f8173c65.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $12 – $11,000
1916 10c Mercury MS
Worth: $6 – $2,400
1916 10c Mercury MS FB
Worth: $50 – $12,000
1916-D 10c MS
Worth: $580 – $48,000
1916-D 10c MS FB
Worth: $10,500 – $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
1918 10c MS FB
Worth: $145 – $12,500
1931 10C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 65 in 66 (4 in 66+), 5 finer (7/26). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage ...
$293
1916-D 10C AG3 PCGS. CDN: $730 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 264,000. ...
$897
1916-D 10C Good 4 PCGS. CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 264,000. ...
$1,403
1945-D 10C MS67+ PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 40,245,000. ...
$183
1942/1 Mercury Dime. FS-101. VF-30 (PCGS).
$732
1916-D Mercury Dime. Good-6 (PCGS).
$1,830
1918-D Mercury Dime. MS-63 (PCGS).
$317
1940-S Mercury Dime. MS-65 (NGC).
$74
1917-D 10C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 9,402,000. ...
$129
1920-S 10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: 36 in 64, 29 finer (7/26). CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 13,820,000. ...
$702
1941 10C MS69 ANACS. Mintage 175,106,557. ...
$2,684
1916-D 10C Fine 12 ANACS. ...
$3,416
1916-D 10C Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$4,270
1916-D 10C VF35 NGC. ...
$6,710
1916-D 10C XF45 PCGS. ...
$8,540
1916-D 10C Fair 2 PCGS. CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fair 2 . Mintage 264,000. ...
$610
1916-D 10C VG8 PCGS. CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 264,000. ...
$2,196
1926-S 10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 47 in 50, 300 finer (6/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,520,0...
$451
1921-D 10C VF25 PCGS. CDN: $305 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 1,080,000. ...
$354
1942 10C Mercury Dime -- Broadstruck on 24% Clip Planchet -- MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 89 in 62, 5405 finer (5/26). CDN: ...
$586
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