1940 10C PR67 Certification #81974496, PCGS #5075

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Owner's Comments

This exceptional 1940 Proof Mercury dime exhibits brilliant silver-white surfaces accented by delicate champagne-gold, pale olive-gray, and subtle pewter undertones, with highly reflective fields and gentle peripheral shading creating an attractive interplay of light and depth. Liberty's portrait displays sharply defined facial features, intricate hair detail, and beautifully articulated wing feathers, while the reverse showcases crisp definition throughout the fasces, distinctly separated central bands, and finely rendered olive branch, contributing to the refined appearance and impressive eye appeal of this Superb Gem proof.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

In June 2013, a remarkable PCGS PR68+ 1940 Dime appeared on the market, breaking a tie among numerous PR68s for finest known. Apart from being almost technically perfect, this coin possesses remarkable eye appeal and color.

PCGS #

5075

Designer

Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

11827

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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3216

Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	10000	R-3.0	5 / 7	5 / 7
All Grades	9950	R-3.0	5 / 7	5 / 7
60 or Better	6500	R-3.7	5 / 7	5 / 7

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.
65 or Better	10000
All Grades	9950
60 or Better	6500

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.
65 or Better	R-3.0
All Grades	R-3.0
60 or Better	R-3.7

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.
65 or Better	5 / 7
All Grades	5 / 7
60 or Better	5 / 7

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.
65 or Better	5 / 7
All Grades	5 / 7
60 or Better	5 / 7

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR68+ PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade
2	PR68 PCGS grade

#1 PR68+ PCGS grade

#2 PR68 PCGS grade