Mercury Dimes 1939 D 10C MS

NGC Universal ID: 23JS

Coin Information

1939 D 10C MS
Obverse
1939 D 10C MS
Reverse
  • Category: Mercury Dimes (1916-1945)
  • Mint: Denver
  • Mintage: 24,394,000
  • Obverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
  • Reverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
  • Composition: Silver
  • Fineness: 0.9
  • Weight: 2.5g
  • ASW: 0.0723oz
  • Melt Value: $2.17 (1/13/2025)
  • Diameter: 17.8mm
  • Edge: Reeded
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Grade Summary

View a summary of the NGC Price Guide, NGC Census, Auction Prices Realized and NGC Registry Scores for each grade.

1939 D 10C MS
 
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Description & Analysis

This has proved to be one of the most consistently well struck and lustrous issues in the Mercury Dime series, and examples are plentiful through the grade of MS-67 FB. From 1937 through 1945, it is the D-Mint dimes that are most often found in satisfying condition, and 1939-D is one of the standout issues. Another book, The Authoritative Reference on Mercury Dimes by John Wexler and Kevin Flynn, illustrates no fewer than five repunched mintmarks for 1939-D dimes, though most are quite minor.

1939 D Mercury Dime Value

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of January 2025, a Mercury Dime from 1939 in circulated condition is worth between $3.20 and $5.75. However, on the open market 1939 D Dimes in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $450.

Price Guide

Census

NGC Grade Summary
  • Total Graded: 4703
  • Low Grade: F
  • Average Grade: 65
  • High Grade: 69
NGC Census Detail
1939 D 10C MS PL Last updated 01/08/2025
 
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TOTAL
 
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NGC Registry

NGC Registry Score
1939 D 10C MS PL
 
BASE
PrAgGVGFVF4045505355586061626364656667686970
12 12 12 12 16 16 20 20 24 32 37 41 50 59 98 135 241 330 1,131 1,296 1,736 
10 12 12 12 13 16 17 20 21 27 34 38 44 53 72 110 170 271 597 1,186 1,443 1,823 
17 20 21 27 34 38 44 53 72 110 170 271 597 1,186 
19 20 23 29 35 40 47 56 85 123 206 300 864 1,241