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The 1938 Philadelphia Mercury dime is extremely plentiful in all grades through MS67, even with Full Bands details. As there are so many examples available for the picking, collectors and other buyers can be choosy and expect to find a seemingly flawless example with excellent color, strike, luster, and overall eye appeal with minimal searching.
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:
4508
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
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
22,190,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5011
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Coin Value History
1938 10c MS FB
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1938 10c MS FB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$3,600 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $3,000 | $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 |
1938 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $78 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 22,198,728....
$104
1938 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 22,198,728. ...
$84
1938 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/0 and 1/0+). Mintage 22,198,728....
$3,360
1938 10C MS67+ Full Bands PCGS. CAC. Mintage 22,198,728. ...
$1,260
1938 10c NGC MS64 FB (OH)
$43
1938 10C AU58 Full Bands ANACS. NGC Census: (0/571). PCGS Population (0/1687). Mintage: 22,198,728. (#5011)...
$25
1938 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $78 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Minta...
$89
1938 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 22,198,728. ...
$109
1938 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. CAC....
$8,400
1938 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. Mintage 22,198,728. ...
$216
1938 10c NGC MS64 FB
$36
1938 10C MS65 Full Bands ANACS. Mintage 22,198,728. ...
$109
1938 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 22,198,728. ...
$89
1938 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS....
$2,400
1938 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. Mintage 22,198,728. ...
$264
1938 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (274/1526). NGC Census: (58/552). Mintage: 22,198,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$26
1938 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC. Mintage 22,198,728. ...
$64
1938 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. Mintage 22,198,728. ...
$84
1938 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (17/0). Mintage 22,198,728. ...
$1,440
1938 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. Mintage 22,198,728. ...
$216
Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS [Type]
Worth: $4 – $7,200
Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS FB [Type]
Worth: $12 – $10,000
1916 10c Mercury MS
Worth: $5 – $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: $5 – $1,440
1916-S 10c Mercury MS FB
Worth: $85 – $3,600
1917 10c MS
Worth: $4 – $864
1917 10c MS FB
Worth: $60 – $1,800
1917-D 10c MS
Worth: $5 – $5,280
1917-D 10c MS FB
Worth: $260 – $36,600
1917-S 10c MS
Worth: $5 – $1,800
1917-S 10c MS FB
Worth: $180 – $16,200
1918 10c MS
Worth: $4 – $1,200
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