1945 (S) 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
$15,000 MS68+ 12-18-2018 eBay
Description
The 1945 (S) Mercury Dime is a dime produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Mercury Dimes 1916-1945 series. The U.S. Mint produced 41.9 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 15% 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. The final year of the Mercury Dime. Production continued through the end of WWII before the Roosevelt Dime replaced it in 1946. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $8 to $127 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 #5060.
External References
Error Varieties(10)
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1945-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1945-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1945-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1945-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
