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The 1921 Mercury dime is a popular semi-key date with the third-lowest mintage of the series, behind the 1921-D (second) and 1916-D (first). This issue's low mintage, barely above 1.2 million, was in part due to a mild recession that had set in following World War I. Also, the United States Mint was focusing a great deal of its production effort toward making silver dollars in 1921.
For the most part, 1921 Mercury dimes were not saved in huge numbers by collectors. And with relatively few to begin with the surviving quantity of Full Bands examples simply was not very high. In total, there are only a few hundred Mint State examples with full details in the horizontal bands across the fasces on the reverse. In grades above MS66FB, the 1921 is a true rarity. One PCGS/CAC example graded MS67 went for $32,200 in a 2010 Heritage Auctions event.
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Beware of altered-date or counterfeit specimens, as well as authentic 1921 Mercury dimes with the bands artificially split -- something that is sometimes done with a tool as simple as a sharp pen knife. Unless skilled with spotting fakes and key diagnostics on real coins, opt for third-party-graded specimens of this coin whenever possible.
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:
4480
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1921
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:
1921
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,230,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4935
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Coin Value History
1921 10c MS FB
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1921 10c MS FB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$33,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $26,500 | $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 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1921 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC. ...
$5,002
1921 10C MS62 Full Bands ANACS. Mintage 1,230,000. ...
$3,000
1921 10C AU58 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (11/243). Mintage 1,230,000. ...
$1,800
1921 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS....
$4,080
1921 10C MS66 Full Bands NGC....
$5,520
1921 10C MS63 Full Bands NGC....
$2,700
1921 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. ...
$12,600
1921 10C MS61 Full Bands NGC. ...
$2,350
1921 10C AG3 Full Bands ICG. NGC Census: (0/202). PCGS Population (0/265). Mintage: 1,230,000. (#4935)...
$23
1921 10C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Muted ...
$632
1921 10C, FB
$770
1921 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS....
$4,680
1921 10C MS62 Full Bands PCGS. This piece is housed in a PCGS green label holder. PCGS Population: (35/330). NGC Census: (2...
$2,880
1921 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS....
$3,360
1921 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS....
$9,300
1921 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS....
$3,000
1921 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. ...
$18,800
1921 10C MS61 Full Bands PCGS. ...
$1,998
1921 10C AG3 Full Bands ICG. NGC Census: (0/202). PCGS Population (0/264). Mintage: 1,230,000. (#4935)...
$31
1921 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. Boasting a mintage of only 1.23 million coins, the 1921 Philadelphia issue is actually a lit...
$4,800
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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