1925-S 10C, FB PCGS #4953
Owner's Comments
The 1925-S is considered the most poorly made date in the Mercury dime series. David Lange writes in his Mercury Dimes reference that both obverse and reverse are plagued by heavy die polishing and erosion and a generally weak strike throughout, especially the reverse periphery
Despite this date's reputation, the present Superb Gem displays full delineation not only on the bands but on most of the peripheral letters as well. These are frequently indistinct on some '25-S specimens. Dappled medium intensity gold, red, lime-green, and sea-green patina races over the obverse, ceding to mere hints of this color palette on the reverse. Lustrous surfaces are well preserved. Census: 5 in 67 Full Bands, 0 finer (11/09).
PCGS #
4953
Designer
Adolph Alexander Weinman
Edge
Reeded
Diameter
17.90 millimeters
Weight
2.50 grams
Mintage
5850000
Metal
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Pop Higher
0
Pop Lower
0
Region
The United States of America
Price Guide
PCGS Population
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| 65 or Better | 600 |
| All Grades | 600 |
| 60 or Better | 100 |
| 65 or Better | R-5.8 |
| All Grades | R-5.8 |
| 60 or Better | R-8.0 |
| 65 or Better | 21 / 80 TIE |
| All Grades | 21 / 80 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 18 / 80 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 21 / 80 TIE |
| All Grades | 21 / 80 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 18 / 80 TIE |







