What is a proof Mercury dime?

The Philadelphia Mint struck proof versions of the Mercury Dime for a short period of seven years from 1936 to 1942. The 1936 Proof Mercury Dime was the first and lowest mintage proof release with 4,130 pieces struck. The coin is considered to be the key date for a collection of proofs and commands a premium.

What is the value of Mercury dimes?

—CW]. In circulated condition, any Mercury dime sells for about a dollar over its silver value, or about $3. Rolls are readily available in circulated or better condition. Uncirculated examples of common dates (MS60) are worth about $6-8 retail, while MS65 coins bring $25 and the top grade of MS68 is worth $200.

What is the value of a 1921 Mercury dime?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1921 Mercury Dime value at an average of $59.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $3,000.

What is the value of a 1941 dime?

The 1941 dime with no mint mark is worth around $3 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $3.25. In uncirculated condition the price is around $7 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $30.

What kind of band does a 1941 Mercury dime have?

If you’re willing to shell out a small premium above those amounts, you could fetch yourself a 1941 Mercury dime with fully split bands (FSB), which means the horizontal lines in the bands surrounding the fasces show complete detail.

Where was the 1940 dime made and where was it struck?

If your coin is without a mintmark, it was struck at the Philadelphia mint. The vast majority of coins in the 1940’s entered circulation and immediately began to show wear on the high points of the design.

Is the uncirculated Mercury dime still in mint condition?

Uncirculated: At the top in value and desirability an Uncirculated Mercury dime is in the same condition as it left the mint, there is no wear on the coin. The delicate mint luster is unbroken and still covers the entire surface.