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The Mercury dime series doesn’t have many absolute semi-key dates, but those that it does boast are very challenging issues by every measure. The 1921 is one such piece, with the third-lowest mintage among regular issues in the series and even smaller pool of survivors.
1921 Mercury dimes are very scarce across the board, though can be had for a price in the circulated grades. Above XF to AU, this piece becomes rare, and they’re very rare in the uncirculated grades. Beware of counterfeits and cleaned specimens posing as higher-grade pieces.
The 1921 Mercury dime has a story similar to many other United States Mint issues from that year; a minor recession reduced the need for much new coinage, and any production effort at the US Mint was focused on producing new silver dollars (of which there were two types in 1921: Morgan and Peace). Thus, the majority of series in 1921 saw low mintage figures, including the Lincoln cent.
Both the 1921 and 1921-D Mercury dimes are very scarce. In the wake of the mentioned recession, no dimes were made in 1922, with production resuming in 1923.
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:
4479
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 #:
4934
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Coin Value History
1921 10c MS
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1921 10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $5,000 | $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 |
1921 10C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 29 in 53, 155 finer (12/25). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,230,000...
$1,007
1921 10C VG8 NGC. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 1,230,000. ...
$79
1921 10C Fine 15 ANACS. Mintage 1,230,000....
$119
1921 10C VF30 PCGS. CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 1,230,000. ...
$204
1921 10C Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 1,230,000. ...
$109
1921 10C VF20 PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,230,000. ...
$228
1921 10C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,230,000....
$1,680
1921 10C XF40 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 1,230,000....
$630
1921 10C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (76/79). Mintage 1,230,000. ...
$1,170
1921 10C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (60/19). Mintage 1,230,000. ...
$1,740
1921 10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/183). Mintage 1,230,000. ...
$810
1921 10C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (98/657). Mintage 1,230,000. ...
$264
1921 10C XF45 ANACS. Mintage 1,230,000. ...
$468
1921 10C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (48/226). PCGS Population: (102/396). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,230,...
$324
1921 10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/11). NGC Census: (3/10). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,230,00...
$1,680
1921 10c ICG AG-3
$29
1921 10c NGC Good-06
$65
1921 10c NGC Good-04
$45
1921 10c PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$875
1921 10C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (145/1015). NGC Census: (72/541). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 1,230...
$74
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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