Mercury Head Dime

• 1943 Mercury Dime

Coin Info

1. 1927-P SILVER MERCURY DIME,GEM BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED,FULL SPLIT BAND.
2. The silver coins are also known as Winged Liberty Head Dimes which is probably a more accurate title even if most coin enthusiasts do not routinely use it. 1923 Mercury Dime The U.S. Mint struck each Mercury Dime from 90% silver with 0.0723 ounces of the precious metal.

The Winged Liberty Head Dime, also known as the Mercury dime, was made from 1916 to 1945. The designer, Adolph Weinman, added 'wings' to Liberty's Phrygian cap The Phrygian cap is a soft, red, conical cap with the top pulled forward. It was worn in ancient times by the inhabitants of Phrygia, a region of central Anatolia.

With no overdates, no proofs, and well more than 300 million Mercury dimes struck, 1943 is a highly affordable date for aficionados of the Winged Liberty Head dime series. Common across virtually all grades, 1943 Mercury dimes pose few collecting challenges for numismatists, save for those who want ultra high-grade specimens with fully split bands (FSB). Such high-caliber pieces are scarce, even for the high-production year of 1943, though not out of the question for coin collectors with a few pretty pennies to spare.

Here's a look at mintage figures and values for 1943 Mercury dimes:

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• 1943, 191,710,000 minted; $4

• 1943-D, 71,949,000; $4

• 1943-S, 60,400,000; $4

*Values are for coins in a grade of Extremely Fine-40.

If you're seeking 1943 Mercury dimes in gem MS-65 grades, you could theoretically buy an example from each of the three mints (Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco) for under $100 total. You'll need to spend more to purchase FSB specimens from that year, but they are available and usually at a price that won't break the budget. Crisp, white Mercury dimes with blazing luster and clean (not cleaned) surfaces are a true treasure for Mercury dime aficionados, and an acquisition that, should the time come that you sell your 1943 dimes, may bring many great returns.

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