The close up picture of the date shows the over punching of numerals is very clear. When an uncirculated 1942/41 enters the market values often reach over $1500. Many collectors of Mercury dimes consider the coin as part of a complete set, creating a solid demand. Pictured is an example with light even wear and in this condition sold at a David Lawrence Rare Coin Auction for $634. Few were released into circulation and when discovered collectors realized the scarcity and soon began the rise in value of the coin. Coins minted using this die show a clear 2 over 1 date.

Paying a small premium should land you a flashy 1941 proof Mercury dime that will hold a place among the crown jewels of your coin collection.Īs a footnote, it should be noted that 1941-S Mercury dimes display both large and small mintmarks, though this is more notable a fact for the sake of variety collecting than for references to price, which has no distinguishable differences between the two types of 1941-S dimes.A rare 1942 Mercury dime was created by the mint when preparing a die, the number '2' was punched over a '1' when the date was applied. Many of them are cloudy looking and lack the brilliant surfaces commonly associated with modern proof coinage. Proof 1941 dimes can make beautiful addition to any coin collection, but you may want to be a little choosy when buying proof Mercury dimes, as they come in an array of conditions. If you’re willing to shell out a small premium above those amounts, you could fetch yourself a 1941 Mercury dime with fully split bands (FSB), which means the horizontal lines in the bands surrounding the fasces show complete detail. * Values are for coins in a grade of Extremely Fine-40, unless otherwise noted.ġ941 Mercury dimes in the MS-60 to MS-63 range can be had for around $10, with MS-65 piece – those with crisp detail and flashy, white surfaces – costing around $25 to $30 each. Here’s a breakdown of mintage figures for the 1941 Mercury dime: It’s safe to say that you should have no trouble finding a 1941 Mercury dime in virtually any grade for a price that you can afford, with well-worn specimens costing a nominal amount over base bullion values. More than 250 million – a quarter billion – Mercury dimes were struck in 1941, providing more than ample supplies for coin collectors today.

1942 proof 68 mercury dime