The most valuable of these dimes is the 1873-CC, which saw a mintage of 12,400 pieces and offers collectors just one known survivor today. Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin. All are at least four-figure coins in the grade of Good-4. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1942-D Mercury Dime (42 Over 41 Variety) is Worth $381 in Average Condition and can be Worth $2,882 to $11,357 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. The underlying '1' is slightly noticeable as blobs near the top and bottom of the '2' and part of the doubled '4' is seen near the bottom of the '4' as depicted by the arrows in the example image above.Ĭoin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition Good This is best identified by noticing the 1942 date punched over a 1941 date. This error from the Denver Mint is also very noticeable but not as much as the same error that came from the Philadelphia Mint. The 1942 42 over 41 Overdate Error (1942/1-D) was one of the major errors in the silver Mercury Dime series. $3.-$4.00 cirrulated.$8.-$25.What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.): The highest price only on eBay is $1,775.00.Ī 1942 Mercury silver dime could be worth between $2.00 and $30.00 depending on its condition and grade.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. See the Related Question for more information about this coin.ĭISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. There is a so-called overdate coin with 1942 over top of 1941. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2013: If the coin is uncirculated, prices are higher.

(The W on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)Īny coin that's more worn is worth around 0.072 times the current price of silver. It may be blank or there may be a D or S. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter next to the E in ONE.

1942 is not a rare date for Mercury dimes.

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