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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:
4541
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 #:
4932
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Coin Value History
1920-S 10c MS
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1920-S 10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$2,850 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $2,400 | $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 |
1920-S 10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 29 in 62, 104 finer (11/25). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 13,820,...
$464
1920-S 10C -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. Unc. Net AU50. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 13,820,000....
$408
1920-S 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/25). Mintage 13,820,000. ...
$690
1920-S 10C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/249). NGC Census: (17/168). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 13,8...
$228
1920-S 10C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (128/120). NGC Census: (41/123). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 13,...
$228
1920-S 10C MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (15/5). NGC Census: (17/9). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1...
$1,680
10C 1920-S PCGS MS66 CAC
$2,468
1920-S 10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/61). NGC Census: (25/61). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 13,820...
$456
1920-S 10C MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (1/121). PCGS Population: (0/118). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. Min...
$132
1920-S 10C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (8/160). NGC Census: (0/133). Mintage: 13,820,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$56
1920-S 10C PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .9 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that ...
$207
1920-S 10C --Bent--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (0/114). PCGS Population (2/131). Mintage: 13,820,000. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$10
1920-S 10C MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/84). PCGS Population (3/52). Mintage: 13,820,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $142. (#4932...
$207
1920-S 10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 29 in 62, 88 finer (10/25). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 13,820,000. ...
$384
1920-S 10C AU50--Scratched--ANACS, Unc Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $30.0...
$115
1920-S 10C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CAC Population: (2/9). Mintage 13,820,000....
$1,200
1920-S 10C AU55 ANACS. Mintage 13,820,000. ...
$129
1920-S 10c PCGS AU58
$210
1920-S 10C MS65 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (18/9). PCGS Population: (14/4). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 13...
$1,800
1920-S 10C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (9/0). PCGS Population: (3/0). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS66. Mint...
$1,110
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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