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The 1921-D dime is the second-lowest mintage regular-issue Mercury dime behind the holy grail of Mercury dimes, the coveted 1916-D. With a mintage of just over 1 million, the 1921-D might be a categorical semi-key date in terms of numismatic nomenclature, but in reality it is a true conditional rarity from the standpoint of Full Bands specimens.
There are only a few hundred specimens across all Mint State grades and fewer than 100 in MS65FB or better. An MS66 FB graded by PCGS and stickered by CAC realized a respectable $50,400 in a 2019 Heritage Auctions sale. Other strong premiums are realistic for similar examples of the 1921-D with Full Bands details.
Unfortunately, one must be extra cautious when buying any rare FB Mercury dimes, including the 1921-D. Some raw examples are altered dates or all-out counterfeits, while others are legitimate 1921-D Mercury dimes that have had the horizontal cross bands on the fasces sculpted by the use of a pen knife or other sharp implement. Buy third-party specimens 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:
4544
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-D
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
1,080,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4937
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Coin Value History
1921-D 10c MS FB
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1921-D 10c MS FB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $33,500 | $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 |
1921-D 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS....
$3,840
1921-D 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. CAC....
$6,900
1921-D 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS....
$5,520
1921-D 10C MS66+ Full Bands PCGS....
$10,500
1921-D 10C MS61 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/309). NGC Census: (6/150). CDN: $1,760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. M...
$2,340
1921-D 10C MS62 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (20/127). PCGS Population: (30/278). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. ...
$2,880
10C 1921-D NGC MS67 FB
$21,150
1921-D 10C AU58 Full Bands NGC. ...
$1,528
1921-D 10C Full Bands--Scratched--ICG. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/127). PCGS Population (0/245). Mintage: 1,080,000. (#49...
$57
1921-D 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS....
$4,560
1921-D 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. Although the 1921-D issue produced 1.08 million dimes, it was a fraction of the previ...
$6,000
1921-D 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS....
$6,300
1921-D 10C MS66+ Full Bands PCGS....
$12,600
1921-D 10C MS61 Full Bands NGC. ...
$2,115
1921-D 10C MS62 Full Bands NGC. ...
$1,453
1921-D 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. ...
$24,000
1921-D 10C AU58 Full Bands NGC. ...
$1,725
1921-D 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS. ...
$4,440
1921-D 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS....
$5,040
1921-D 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. This Gem 1921-D is impressively sharp throughout both the obverse and the reverse. Brillia...
$6,900
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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