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Like most other early S-mint Mercury dimes, the 1920-S is generally common in the lower circulated grades, more difficult in XF or better, and scarce in uncirculated grades. There are relatively few pieces in Gem. As high-end 1920-S dimes do present collectors such challenges, when examples do hit the market they often command strong premiums.
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:
4542
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1920
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:
1920-S
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
13,820,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4933
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Coin Value History
1920-S 10c MS FB
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1920-S 10c MS FB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$89,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $74,500 | $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 |
1920-S 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. CAC....
$5,040
1920-S 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS....
$4,800
1920-S 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (82/179). Mintage 13,820,000. ...
$1,620
1920-S 10C MS61 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (10/133). PCGS Population: (4/304). CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Min...
$720
1920-S 10c NGC MS62 FB
$1,000
1920-S 10C AU58 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (7/126). PCGS Population: (0/302). Mintage 13,820,000. ...
$240
1920-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$72,000
1920-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS Secure. ...
$10,800
1920-S 10C MS60 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (1/202). NGC Census: (0/101). Mintage: 13,820,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$489
1920-S 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. Mintage 13,820,000. ...
$3,120
1920-S 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS....
$4,320
1920-S 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (81/179). Mintage 13,820,000. ...
$1,680
1920-S 10C MS61 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (5/105). PCGS Population (4/223). Mintage: 13,820,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price fo...
$764
1920-S 10C MS62 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (30/91). PCGS Population: (43/256). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Min...
$840
1920-S 10C AU58 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (7/111). PCGS Population (0/231). Mintage: 13,820,000. ...
$258
1920-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. ...
$64,625
1920-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. ...
$5,520
1920-S 10C Full Bands--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/99). PCGS Population (1/201). Mintage: 13,820,0...
$322
1920-S 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. Mintage 13,820,000. ...
$2,640
1920-S 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. While plentiful in lower grades, this San Francisco issue becomes conditionally scarc...
$9,000
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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