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Like its Philadelphia-minted counterpart, the 1942/1-D Mercury dime is a widely recognized and collected variety that has drawn attention from numismatists since its earliest days. Part of the allure behind this overdate is the fact that the 1942/1 overpunch is clearly visible to the naked eye. While not necessarily a rare coin, the 1942/1-D Mercury dime is scarce enough and enjoys a high enough demand that better-graded examples bring huge premiums.
In uncirculated grades, the 1942/1-D is a true rarity, with only a handful of survivors. However, many of those exhibit Full Bands details and are quite pleasing to the eye. As with any scarce coin, be wary of altered dates and 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:
4609
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 #:
5040
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Coin Value History
1942/1-D 10c MS
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1942/1-D 10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 59 in 58, 12 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 60,...
$2,928
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 70 in 55, 58 finer (9/25). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintag...
$1,680
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF Details, Net Fine 12. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 60,740,0...
$384
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 XF40 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CAC Population: (28/76). Mintage 60,740,...
$960
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 AU50 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (56/175). CAC Population: (12/50).CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,260
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/1573). Mintage 60,740,000....
$396
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 VF30 PCGS. Mintage 60,740,000....
$540
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 AU53 NGC. Mintage 60,740,000....
$1,080
1942/1-D 10C FS-101 XF45 PCGS. Mintage 60,740,000....
$780
1942/41-D 10C FS-101 VF35 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (15/101). Mintage 60,740,000....
$900
1942/41-D 10C FS-101 Fine 15 NGC. FS-010.8. NGC Census: (80/938). PCGS Population: (129/1242). CDN: $370 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$384
1942/1-D 10C AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (6/1145). PCGS Population: (0/1545). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 60,7...
$252
1942/1-D 10C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (151/1084 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (95/841 and 0/0+). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$432
1942/1-D 10C Overdate, FS-101 VF25 PCGS. CAC. (FS-010.8). PCGS Population: (5/17). NGC Census: (0/0). VF25. Mintage 60,740,...
$480
1942/1-D 10C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/1319). NGC Census: (6/958). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS Go...
$234
1942/1-D 10C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (45/1196). NGC Census: (20/877). Mintage 60,740,000. ...
$264
1942/1-D 10C Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/784). NGC Census: (3/677). Mintage: 60,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$405
1942/1-D 10C MS63 NGC. ...
$4,025
1942/1-D 10C MS62 NGC. ...
$4,025
1942/1-D 10C MS64 NGC. While available with some frequency in all circulated grades, this popular overdate is rarely seen i...
$6,325
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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