1943 Mercury Dime
Strike Type
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
$900 MS66 12-05-2022 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1943 Mercury Dime is a dime produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Mercury Dimes 1916-1945 series. The U.S. Mint produced 191.7 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 59% of the year's 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 original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $7 to $38 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 #5044.
External References
Error Varieties(6)
1943 Atypical Die Clash ADC-10C-1943-01
1943 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1943 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
CU-10c-1943-01R Cud
