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By 1931, the Great Depression was leaving its menacing marks in all areas of the American economy and society, and demand for new coinage was tumbling. By 1931 production of most other United States denomination had either temporarily halted or was about to take hiatus after that year. The Mercury dime, for its part, saw a tiny mintage of barely over 3 million pieces, though many survive well in the uncirculated grades because they were saved by collectors. Still, pieces grading MS66 or higher are scarce, with Full Bands pieces realizing substantial premiums.
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:
4497
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1931
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:
1931
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,150,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4982
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Coin Value History
1931 10c MS
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1931 10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$1,800 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,500 | $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
1931 10C MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 3,150,0...
$124
1931 10C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 3,150,000. ...
$192
1931 10C MS63 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 3,150,000....
$89
1931 Mercury Dime. MS-66 (PCGS).
$384
10C 1931 PCGS MS67 CAC
$1,175
1931 10C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (44/362). NGC Census: (21/287). Mintage: 3,150,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$60
1931 10C MS62 NGC NGC Census: (17/231). PCGS Population (15/267). Mintage: 3,150,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$47
1931 10C MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/200). PCGS Population (1/249). Mintage: 3,150,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$48
1931 10C MS60--Improperly Cleaned--NCS, UNC Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is ...
$21
1931 10C MS64 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 3,150,000....
$149
1931 10C MS65 PCGS. Mintage 3,150,000. ...
$131
1931 10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (48/258). PCGS Population: (72/353). CDN: $82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 3,150,00...
$109
1931 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (11/2). Mintage 3,150,000. ...
$564
1931 10C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (2/0). PCGS Population: (4/0). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage ...
$540
1931 10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (10/178). PCGS Population (12/217). Mintage: 3,150,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $44. (#4982)...
$30
1931 Mercury Dime. MS-64 (PCGS).
$96
1931 10C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (143/55 and 1/4+). NGC Census: (93/51 and 0/2+). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$159
1931 10c PCGS MS63
$101
1931 Mercury Dime. MS-66 FB (NGC).
$288
1931 10C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/0). NGC Census: (1/0). Mintage: 3,150,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$1,292
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