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1920-S 10c MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.0723 oz +0.82%
$4.76
1920-S 10c MS
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Like most other early S-mint Mercury dimes, the 1920-S is generally common in the lower circulated grades, more difficult in XF or better, and scarce in uncirculated grades. There are relatively few pieces in Gem. As high-end 1920-S dimes do present collectors such challenges, when examples do hit the market they often command strong 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: 4541
Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, W, 1920
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: 1920-S
Denomination: 10c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 13,820,000
Coinage Type: Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years: 1916-1945
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 4932
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1920-S 10c MS
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1920-S 10c MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.0723 oz +0.82%
$4.76
GSID:4541 PCGS:4932 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1920-S 10c MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $2,850 $1,234
MS66 - $2,400 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

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