1943-D Mercury Dime
The 1943-D Mercury Dime had a total mintage of just under 72 million coins struck at the Denver Mint. This was a larger mintage than the previous year and this coin is relatively plentiful in most circulated and Mint State grades, all the way up to MS68. The 1943-D Mercury Dime can also be found in Full Band versions up to MS68, with the Full Band distinction coming from the sharp strike and separation of the center bands on the fasces on the reverse of the coin.
History of the 1943-D Mercury Dime
The 1943-D Mercury Dime is a beautiful coin that commands a small premium in higher prices. It features the ‘D’ mint mark on the bottom of the reverse of the coin and the Mercury Dime was designed by Adolph A. Weisman. The obverse of the Mercury Dime features a younger Lady Liberty wearing a winged cap that symbolizes “liberty of thought.” The reverse of the coin features a fasces, which is a bundle of rods projecting an ax, and it is surrounded by an olive branch to symbolize peace.
1943-D Mercury Dime Value
The 1943-D Mercury Dime value ranges from around $900 to upwards of roughly $14,500 for the highest grades of the coin in Mint State and Full Band versions. This is a relatively affordable coin in the series. The 1943-D Mercury Dime would make a worthwhile addition to any Mercury Dime series collection, and can be found at lower prices in circulated and lower Mint State grades.
Type of coin: Dime
Year: 1943-D Mercury Dime
Mercury Dime Mint Mark: Denver
Total mintage: 71,949,000
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: Ten Cents
Weight: 2.50 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters