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The 1942-S Mercury dime is an extremely common coin in all grades and is quite plentiful even in Gem Uncirculated levels. A large number of uncirculated survivors exhibit strong strikes and, thus, are readily available with Full Bands details up through MS67. In higher grades these pieces become scarcer but can be had for a price.
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:
4614
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-S
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
49,300,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5043
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Coin Value History
1942-S 10c MS FB
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1942-S 10c MS FB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$7,250 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $6,000 | $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 |
1942-S 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $98 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 49,300,000....
$119
1942-S 10C MS67+ Full Bands NGC. CAC. CAC: 109 in 67, 2 finer (10/25). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 49,...
$552
1942-S 10C MS63★ Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: 13 in 63 (1 in 63*), 918 finer (11/25). CDN: $30 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$79
1942-S 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC....
$3,120
1942-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. Mintage 49,300,000. ...
$129
1942-S 10c PCGS MS64 FB
$55
1942-S 10C Mercury Dime--Broadstruck--AU58 Full Bands NGC. ...
$86
1942-S 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC. CDN: $98 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 49,300,000. ...
$84
1942-S 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. CAC. Mintage 49,300,000. ...
$552
1942-S 10c NGC MS63 FB
$21
1942-S 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS....
$4,320
1942-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. Mintage 49,300,000. ...
$119
1942-S 10c PCGS MS64 FB
$30
1942-S 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $98 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 49,300,000. ...
$89
1942-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. Mintage 49,300,000. ...
$396
1942-S 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC....
$2,400
1942-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (716/257). NGC Census: (332/141). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$372
1942-S 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (321/1352). NGC Census: (35/480). Mintage: 49,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$29
1942-S 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. Mintage 49,300,000. ...
$99
1942-S 10C MS67+ Full Bands NGC. Mintage 49,300,000. ...
$528
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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