All of your old silver dimes are examined and judged for quality in order to discover their accurate value. A rare gem quality dime is far above an abraded uncirculated dime with dulling luster. Judging by the strong price of $198 at a David Lawrence Rare Coin Auction, those who saw this gem where impressed enough to bid aggressively.Ībsolutely no wear is apparent, contact marks so small magnification in needed to notice and the luster is as intense as the day of minting. This rare 1941 dime is the exception, and among those saved from the damages of circulating, it stands apart.ĭisplaying most attributes discerning collectors seek as they assemble the highest quality sets, it is true gem quality. An MS68 1943 Denver dime without the full band designation is worth 1,100.

A Denver mint mark does, however, offer a premium at some grades. That rises to 11 for an MS60 example, and to 15 for a coin at the same grade with a full band.

Where is the mint mark on a 1943 Mercury dime If there is a mint mark, it can be seen around the torch’s left bottom rim. The vast majority of coins in the 1940's entered circulation and immediately began to show wear on the high points of the design. A 1943 Denver dime graded XF45 is worth about 5. The Large S mint mark from 1942, with its pleasing symmetry and pronounced serifs, is present on the vast majority of 1943-S Mercury dimes.

1942 mercury dime no mint mark