1942/1 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Mercury Dimes 1916-1945

PCGS MS67+

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PCGS MS66+

PCGS #:: 5036

Designer:: Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.50 grams

Mintage:: N/A

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $90,000 • MS67+ • 01-15-2023 • Heritage Auctions

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	3,500	R-4.3	9 / 80 TIE	9 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	200	R-7.0	8 / 80 TIE	8 / 80 TIE
65 or Better	30	R-8.9	7 / 80 TIE	7 / 80 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	3,500
60 or Better	200
65 or Better	30

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.3
60 or Better	R-7.0
65 or Better	R-8.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	9 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 80 TIE
65 or Better	7 / 80 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	9 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 80 TIE
65 or Better	7 / 80 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 estimated grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 10/2009:454
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Dr. Charles Richman Collection - Goldbergs 1/2011:1344, $21,600
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
6	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 8/2011:7092, $13,800
6	MS65 PCGS grade
6	MS65 PCGS grade
6	MS65 PCGS grade
6	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 estimated grade

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 10/2009:454

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Dr. Charles Richman Collection - Goldbergs 1/2011:1344, $21,600

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#6 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 8/2011:7092, $13,800

#6 MS65 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1942 over 1 Dime is one of the most popular and recognizable of all U.S. coin varieties, and for decades, dealers and collectors have touted it as a great, valuable variety. The truth is that it is not rare at all, not even scarce, and can be called common based on the high number of pieces in the PCGS Population Report. However, this statement only holds true for circulated examples because, in Mint State, the 1942/1 Dime is one of the rarest of all the Mint State Mercury Head Dimes.

Warning - collectors should beware of altered dates. If the date on a potential purchase does not match the image shown above, pass.