![]() ![]() As a result of this search for quality, value differences due to condition are becoming greater. The popularity of collecting Mercury dimes has put a large demand on all dates in the series. Your old coins, mercury dimes or any of the others are valued by originality (never clean your coins), amount of wear and amount of scuffs, marks and nicks to the surfaces. Also necessary for a coin to rank as gem quality, it must be free of noticeable nicks and marks. This date is easy to locate in the mint state grades, with pieces in MS-63 costing collectors. Values are for coins in a grade of Extremely Fine-40, unless otherwise noted. A bold rendering of the designs by a strong strike at the mint adds to the desirability of owning a high quality dime. Here’s a look at the mintages and values for 1940 Mercury dimes: 1940, 65,350,000 minted 4. Having lustrous original surfaces with a light golden wash along the rims is a strong visual plus. Surviving until today in near perfect condition the desirability of such coins is evident by the high price paid. Once worth 10 cents when minted this now rare 1929 Mercury dime recently sold at a David Lawrence Rare coin auction for $1015. ![]()
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