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The 1942/1 Mercury dime has, essentially since its inception, been one of the most popular varieties. This overdate is not only drastic, as the 1942/1 overdate is clearly visible to the naked eye, but it came about around the time of the great boomtime in the numismatic hobby, when many tens of thousands of new collectors began checking their change and building collections.
However, the 1942/1 overdate is essentially a common coin in the circulated grades. It is, however, much rarer in uncirculated levels and especially so with Full Bands details. Perhaps fewer than 300 or so are known in the grades of MS60 or higher; only a few dozen in the grade of MS65 or better, making it one of the scarcest issues in the Gem grades alongside and perhaps even rarer than pieces such as the 1916-D, 1921, and 1921-D. The Philadelphia 1942/1 Mercury dime has Denver-minted counterpart that is of equal popularity. Enthusiasts should be mindful when buying specimens of the 1942/1 Mercury dime, watching for altered dates and all-out counterfeits.
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:
4610
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1942
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:
1942/1-D
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
60,740,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5041
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Coin Value History
1942/1-D 10c MS FB
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1942/1-D 10c MS FB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $66,000 | $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 |
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 MS64+ Full Bands PCGS. CAC. ...
$10,370
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 MS62 Full Bands NGC....
$6,300
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 MS63 Full Bands PCGS....
$6,300
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 AU55 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/170). Mintage 60,740,000....
$2,640
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 MS65 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. The Denver Mint produced high-quality dimes in 1942, with the result that th...
$10,500
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 MS66 Full Bands NGC....
$18,000
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 AU58 Full Bands PCGS. CAC....
$4,080
1942/1-D 10c PCGS MS61 FB ex: D.L. Hansen
$3,250
1942/1-D 10C XF45 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/204). NGC Census: (0/102). Mintage 60,740,000. ...
$900
1942/41-D 10C MS60 Full Bands NGC. FS-101. ...
$2,350
1942/1-D 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. ...
$40,250
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 MS64 Full Bands PCGS....
$8,100
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 MS62 Full Bands PCGS....
$4,560
1942/1-D 10c PCGS/CAC MS63 FB
$9,250
1942/1-D 10C AU55 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (17/166). NGC Census: (1/99). Mintage 60,740,000. ...
$1,680
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 MS65+ Full Bands PCGS. CAC....
$25,200
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 MS66 Full Bands PCGS. CAC....
$40,800
1942/1-D 10c PCGS/CAC AU58 FB
$2,975
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 MS61 Full Bands NGC. ...
$3,608
1942/1-D 10C MS60 Full Bands NGC. FS-010.8. Bright and lustrous throughout, with no signs of toning on the fields are devic...
$3,738
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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