1943 (D) Mercury Dime
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Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$925 MS68 07-08-2022 eBay
Description
The 1943 (D) Mercury Dime is a dime produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Mercury Dimes 1916-1945 series. The U.S. Mint produced 71.9 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 22% of production. The obverse features young Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap, symbolizing freedom of thought — often called the "Mercury" dime despite not depicting the Roman god and the reverse displays a Roman fasces — a bundle of rods with an axe — entwined with an olive branch, symbolizing strength through unity tempered by peace. Produced during World War II, when the Mint altered coin compositions to conserve strategic metals for the war effort. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $7 to $42 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5046.
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Error Varieties(15)
1943-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1943-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-008
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-009
1943-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-010
CU-10c-1943D-04 Cud
SKH-10c-1943D-01 Spiked Head
