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The 1942-S Mercury dime is an extremely common coin in all grades and is quite plentiful even in Gem Uncirculated levels. A large number of uncirculated survivors exhibit strong strikes and, thus, are readily available with Full Bands details up through MS67. In higher grades these pieces become scarcer but can be had for a price.
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:
4613
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1942
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:
1942-S
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
49,300,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5042
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Coin Value History
1942-S 10c MS
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1942-S 10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$1,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,250 | $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 |
| 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]
![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
1942-S Mercury Dime. MS-66 (PCGS).
$125
1942-S 10C MS67 PCGS. CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 49,300,000....
$94
1942-S 10C Inverted Mintmark, FS-501, XF45 ANACS. IMM-1. Mintage 49,300,000....
$64
1942-S Mercury Dime. MS-68 (NGC).
$408
1942-S/S 10c ANACS MS63
$122
10C 1942-S NGC MS65 CAC GOLD
$1,234
1942-S/S 10c NGC MS62 (VP-001 Trumpet S)
$115
1942-S 10C MS64 Prooflike NGC. Mintage 49,300,000....
$132
1942-S 10C Inverted Mintmark, FS-501, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/24). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 49,300,000. ...
$168
1942-S 10c PCGS XF40
$17
1942-S 10C Mercury Dime -- Broadstruck -- AU55 ANACS. ...
$69
A BU Roll of 1942-S Mercury Dimes.
$992
1942-S 10C Mercury Dime--Struck 30% Off Center--MS60 PCGS. Widely off center toward 2:30. The mintmark is intact, as is nea...
$1,092
1942-S Mercury Dime. MS-66+ (NGC).
$65
1942-S 10C MS67 NGC. Mintage 49,300,000. ...
$69
1942-S 10c PCGS MS68
$1,035
1942-S 10C Inverted Mintmark, FS-501, MS63 ANACS. Mintage 49,300,000....
$960
1942-S 10c PCGS MS65
$33
1942-S 10c PCGS MS64
$22
1942-S Mercury Dime. MS-66 (PCGS).
$48
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