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The 1940-S Mercury dime is a grossly common in all of the worn grades and well into the Mint State levels, with Full Bands Gems available through at least MS67 in healthy quantities. Enthusiasts should experience little trouble in finding the piece they want, provided they are willing to pay noble premiums for the nicest examples.
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:
4601
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:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1940-S
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
21,560,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5026
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Coin Value History
1940-S 10c MS
Value By Grade
1940-S 10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$1,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,000.00 | $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 – $1,800
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
1940-S Mercury Dime. MS-65 (NGC).
$74
1940-S 10C MS67+ NGC. CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 21,560,000. ...
$268
1940-S 10C MS68 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (6/0). Mintage 21,560,000. ...
$1,110
1940-S/S 10C WRPM-001, MS64 ANACS. Mintage 21,560,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: WRPM-001.Flynn...
$65
1940-S Mercury Dime. MS-66 (PCGS). OGH.
$24
1940-S/S 10C Repunched Mintmark, FS-501, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/29). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$48
1940-S 10C MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/1134). PCGS Population (0/1651). Mintage: 21,560,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $9. (#50...
$11
1940-S 10C Mercury Dime--Partial Collar--MS60 ANACS. (#5026)...
$23
1940-S Mercury Dime. MS-65 (NGC). Gold CAC. OH Generation 4.0.
$432
1940-S 10C MS67+ NGC. CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 21,560,000. ...
$195
1940-S 10C MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (19/0). Mintage 21,560,000. ...
$384
1940-S/S 10C Repunched Mintmark , FS-501 MS64 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64. Mintage 21,...
$69
1940-S 10C MS66★ NGC. NGC Census: (1097/416 and 22/22*). PCGS Population: (1621/302 and 22/22*). CDN: $30 Whsle. Bid...
$174
1940-S MS63 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (...
$21
1940-S/S Mercury Dime. FS-501. Repunched Mintmark. MS-65 (ANACS).
$216
1940-S 10C MS67+ PCGS. CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 21,560,000. ...
$214
1940-S 10C MS68★ NGC. NGC Census: (14/0). PCGS Population: (9/0). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage...
$468
1940-S/S 10C Silver, Repunched Mintmark, FS-501, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/38). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$65
1940-S 10C Mercury Dime -- Reverse Rim Cud @2:30 -- MS66 PCGS. ...
$156
1940-S/S 10C Repunched Mintmark,- 001, FS-501, MS65 ANACS....
$53
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