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The 1921-D Mercury dime, like its Philadelphia-mint counterpart, is a very scarce semi-key coin in all grades. It has the second-lowest mintage in the series, behind only the elusive 1916-D Mercury dime. While the mintage for this piece is above 1 million, only a small fraction of these coins survived in collectible grades.
The 1921-D is particularly scarce in higher-end grades of XF40 or better and is rare in uncirculated condition. Gems are especially elusive, with perhaps only a few dozen pieces available in MS65 or better. In MS67 or higher, the 1921-D becomes one of the top rarities of the entire series.
Why are 1921-D Mercury dimes so tough? For one, there’s the coin’s low mintage. A mild recession along with the US Mint’s production prioritization going to striking 1921 silver dollars, helped to keep this issue and most others from 1921 relatively low. Still, not many collectors were saving branch-mint coins in the teens and 20s. This owes to in part why so many D- and S-mint coins of this era are nearly impossible to find in the high grades. Date-and-mintmark collecting did not become en vogue until the 1930s and ‘40s, and by then most pieces like the 1921-D Mercury dime were already lost or worn beyond collectability.
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:
4543
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 #:
4936
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Coin Value History
1921-D 10c MS
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1921-D 10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$17,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $14,500 | $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 |
| 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 |
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: $5 – $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: $5 – $1,200
1921-D 10C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 49 in 58 (1 in 58+), 163 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mi...
$1,953
1921-D 10C VF25 PCGS. CDN: $305 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 1,080,000. ...
$354
1921-D 10C VG8 PCGS. CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 1,080,000. ...
$140
1921-D Mercury Dime. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$149
1921-D 10C VG10 PCGS. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 1,080,000. ...
$139
1921-D 10C VF35 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 16 in 35, 87 finer (11/25). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,080,000....
$610
1921-D 10C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: 69 in 45, 219 finer (3/26). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,080,000. ...
$763
1921-D Mercury Dime. AU Details--Bent (NGC).
$660
1921-D 10C AU55 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 48 in 55, 212 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,...
$1,830
1921-D 10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 54 in 50, 287 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,025 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,080...
$1,140
1921-D 10C Good 4 PCGS. Mintage 1,080,000. ...
$54
1921-D Mercury Dime. MS-64 (NGC). OH.
$2,880
1921-D Mercury Dime. EF-40 (NGC).
$528
1921-D 10C VF20 PCGS. Mintage 1,080,000. ...
$312
1921-D 10C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/245). Mintage 1,080,000. ...
$1,200
1921-D 10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (19/89). Mintage 1,080,000. ...
$2,040
1921-D 10C Fine 15 PCGS. Mintage 1,080,000. ...
$192
1921-D 10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (15/69). PCGS Population: (40/79). CDN: $2,025 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,080...
$2,520
1921-D 10C VF30 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (68/376). PCGS Population: (175/633). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage...
$576
1921-D 10C Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (180/1139). PCGS Population: (270/2224). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Minta...
$71
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