Coin Highlights
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Issuer: United States of America
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Date: 1941
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Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
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Denomination: Ten Cents (Dime)
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Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
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Weight: 2.5 g
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Diameter: 17.9 mm
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Grade: MS67 (CAC approved)
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Obverse Design: Winged Liberty, commonly known as the “Mercury” dime, by Adolph A. Weinman. Liberty wears a winged cap symbolizing freedom of thought.
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Reverse Design: Fasces with an olive branch, symbolizing strength and peace.
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Edge: Reeded
Historical Significance
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The Mercury Dime series (1916–1945) is considered one of the most beautiful designs in American coinage history.
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The 1941 issue, struck at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco, marks the first year of the 1940s and was produced in large numbers as the U.S. economy shifted toward wartime mobilization.
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The design was later replaced by the Roosevelt Dime in 1946, following FDR’s death.
Mintage & Rarity
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Mintage (Philadelphia): 175,090,000 pieces.
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Common in circulated grades, but MS67 coins are scarce and represent the top tier of survivors.
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With CAC approval, this example is verified as a premium-quality coin for the grade, adding further assurance for advanced collectors.
Collectibility
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MS67 examples are highly prized for their booming luster, virtually mark-free surfaces, and bold strike.
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CAC sticker adds both value and confidence, often carrying a significant premium over non-CAC coins in the same grade.
