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While 1940 proof Mercury dimes are scarce, they are not so to the same degree of rarity as the first proof issues debuting for the series in 1936. About 10,000 examples are known to survive, and most of those are in the PR64-PR67 range. Examples grading above PR67 are extremely rare, and virtually none are known with any substantive cameo frosting. Be wary of any cameo effect evident, as this is most likely doctored.
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4641
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:
Proof
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1940
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
11,827
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5075
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Coin Value History
1940 10c PR
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1940 10c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $18,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1940 10C PR68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,100
1940 10C PR67+ NGC. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 11,827. ...
$329
1940 10C PR65 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 106 in 65, 508 finer (5/26). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 11,827. ...
$244
1940 10C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 11,827. ...
$165
1940 10C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 11,827. ...
$129
1940 Mercury Dime. Proof-61 (ANACS). OH.
$96
1940 10C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (77/2319). PCGS Population: (134/3389). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 11,8...
$114
1940 Mercury Dime. Proof-62 (NGC).
$114
1940 10C PR69 NGC. ...
$11,750
1940 10C--Rim Damaged--ANACS. Proof, Net PR60....
$80
1940 10C PR68 NGC. Kenneth Bressett. Authentic Hand-Signed. NGC Census: 74 in 68 (5 in 68+, 5 in 68?), 2 finer (1/26). CDN...
$885
1940 10C PR67 NGC. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 11,827. ...
$354
1940 10C PR65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 11,827....
$256
1940 10C PR66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 244 in 66, 256 finer (1/26). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 11,827....
$293
1940 10C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (642/2747). NGC Census: (316/2007). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 11...
$141
1940 10C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/3571). NGC Census: (8/2455). CDN: $98 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 11,827....
$81
1940 10C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (134/3389). NGC Census: (77/2323). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 11,...
$114
1940 10C PR62 ANACS. NGC Census: (16/2087). PCGS Population (36/2998). Mintage: 11,827. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$123
1940 10C PR69 NGC....
$15,295
1940 Mercury Dime. Proof-68+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$16,800
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