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The last year of the Mercury dime series came and went with little fanfare, and Philadelphia specimens of the 1945 issue are widely available in all circulated grades. Interestingly, non-Full Bands examples of the Philly-mint issue are extraordinarily common in grades through MS67. However, this relatively common date spawned one last “hurrah” for collectors, at least those vying for well-struck specimens. Very few Full Bands specimens are available, and the 1945 Philly Mint Mercury dime in all FB Mint State grades is a considerable rarity.
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:
4521
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1945
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:
1945
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
159,130,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5056
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Coin Value History
1945 10c MS
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1945 10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$2,250 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,900 | $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
1945 Mercury Dime. MS-66 (NGC).
$49
1945 10C MS67 PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 159,130,000. ...
$165
1945 10C MS65 NGC. Mintage 159,130,000. ...
$94
1945 10C MS68 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (4/0). Mintage 159,130,000. ...
$1,560
1945 10C Mercury Dime -- Struck 15% Off Center -- XF40 NGC....
$252
1945 10C Mercury Dime -- Broadstruck on Blank -- AU58 NGC....
$300
1945 Mercury Dime. MS-63 (PCGS).
$432
1945 10C Mercury Dime -- Struck on a Venezuela Quarter Bolivar Planchet -- MS64 NGC. ...
$6,600
1945 10C Mercury Dime -- Struck 10% Off Center -- MS62 PCGS. ...
$288
1945 10C Mercury Dime -- Tilted Partial Collar -- MS60 ANACS. ...
$312
1945 10C Mercury Dime--Off Center--AU55 ANACS. ...
$126
1945 10C --Scratched, Broadstruck--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/3925). PCGS Population (5/4139). Mintage: 159,130,00...
$23
1945 10C Dime--Broadstruck--MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/3579). PCGS Population (3/3744). Mintage: 159,130,000. Numismedia Ws...
$57
1945 10C Mercury Dime--Off Center, Scratched--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. Struck approximately 10% off center toward 1 o'c...
$80
(Undated) D-mint 10C Mercury dime-Double Struck, Second ...
$6,038
1945 Mercury Dime. MS-66 (NGC).
$220
1945 10C MS67 NGC. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 159,130,000. ...
$74
1945 10C MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 2.1 green label holder. Mintage 159,130,000....
$252
1945 10C MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (9/0). PCGS Population: (7/0). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage 159,130,000...
$930
1945 10C Mercury Dime--Off Center--XF40 ANACS. ...
$57
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