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The 1940-S Mercury dime is a grossly common in all of the worn grades and well into the Mint State levels, with Full Bands Gems available through at least MS67 in healthy quantities. Enthusiasts should experience little trouble in finding the piece they want, provided they are willing to pay noble premiums for the nicest examples.
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:
4602
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1940
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:
1940-S
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
21,560,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5027
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Coin Value History
1940-S 10c MS FB
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1940-S 10c MS FB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$3,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $2,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS [Type]
![Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1916-d-mercury-legend-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $5 – $7,200
Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS FB [Type]
![Mercury Dime 10c 1916-1945 MS FB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/134xxx/2fec37a3-66c7-4f16-973e-7f96f8173c65.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $12 – $11,000
1916 10c Mercury MS
Worth: $6 – $2,400
1916 10c Mercury MS FB
Worth: $50 – $12,000
1916-D 10c MS
Worth: $580 – $48,000
1916-D 10c MS FB
Worth: $10,500 – $200,000
1916-S 10c Mercury MS
Worth: $6 – $1,440
1916-S 10c Mercury MS FB
Worth: $85 – $3,600
1917 10c MS
Worth: $5 – $864
1917 10c MS FB
Worth: $60 – $5,400
1917-D 10c MS
Worth: $6 – $5,280
1917-D 10c MS FB
Worth: $260 – $36,600
1917-S 10c MS
Worth: $6 – $1,800
1917-S 10c MS FB
Worth: $180 – $16,200
1918 10c MS
Worth: $5 – $1,200
1940-S Mercury Dime. MS-67 FB (PCGS). CAC.
$390
1940-S/S Mercury Dime. FS-501. Repunched Mintmark. MS-65 FB (PCGS).
$171
1940-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 21,560,000. ...
$129
1940-S 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (11/0). Mintage 21,560,000. ...
$1,140
1940-S 10C MS64 Full Bands NGC. Mintage 21,560,000. ...
$41
1940-S 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (45/1572). NGC Census: (5/484). Mintage: 21,560,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$24
1940-S 10C MS62 Full Bands ANACS. ...
$11
1940-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. CAC: 92 in 67, 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $432 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 21,5...
$439
1940-S 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $77 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 21,560,000. ...
$109
1940-S 10C MS66 Full Bands NGC. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 21,560,000. ...
$207
1940-S 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (10/0). PCGS Population: (15/0). CDN: $2,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mint...
$1,260
1940-S 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (273/1300). NGC Census: (35/449). Mintage: 21,560,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$42
1940-S 10C, FB
$32
1940-S 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 21,560,000....
$214
1940-S Mercury Dime. MS-65 FB (PCGS).
$24
1940-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 21,560,000. ...
$139
1940-S 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS....
$2,040
1940-S 10C MS64 Full Bands ANACS. This Set Includes: 1940-S 10C MS64 FSB, (2)1941-D 10C MS64 FB, 1943 10C MS64 FB and 1943-... (Total: 5 coins)
$74
1940-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. Ex: Holman Collection. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 21,560,000. ...
$329
1940-S 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC. Mintage 21,560,000. ...
$64
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