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1944
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 231,410,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Adolph A. Weinman |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-2087 |
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Philadelphia struck 231,410,000 Mercury Dimes in 1944, the highest single-year mintage in the series and a clear reflection of the massive coinage requirements of an economy operating at full wartime tempo. Defense payrolls, retail commerce, and the surge in coin-operated machinery all drove enormous demand for dimes. These coins flowed into circulation immediately and stayed there through the war and into the postwar boom. Mint State examples are abundant because so many rolls and bags were preserved during the silver speculation era of the 1960s and 1970s, making the 1944 one of the easiest Mercury Dimes to acquire in attractive Mint State condition.
Adolph A. Weinman's design from 1916 carries Liberty in her winged cap on the obverse and the fasces with olive branch on the reverse. The coin weighs 2.5 grams of 90% silver and 10% copper alloy, measures 17.9 mm in diameter, and has a reeded edge. Strikes on 1944 Philadelphia dimes are typically strong, and Full Bands examples are plentiful. Authenticators check the date for the standard 1944 punch with proper font and depth, verify the wing feathers and Liberty's cheek for strike strength, and inspect the central horizontal bands on the fasces for the complete separation required by PCGS and NGC for the Full Bands designation. Bag marks on the cheek are the most common detractor on Mint State pieces, and luster quality varies depending on die state.
The 1944 is affordable through MS-67 Full Bands and is a popular type coin. Heritage Auctions records consistently show strong demand for top-population examples with vivid luster. Original surfaces with consistent luster across the cheek, wing, and reverse fields are the strongest signal of long-term holding value. Buyers should match expected prices against current Heritage Auctions and Stack's Bowers Galleries records before committing to a purchase. See the Mercury Dime series history for broader context.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $4.50 | $5 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $5 | $5.50 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $5.50 | $6 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $6 | $6 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $5.50 | $6.50 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $6 | $7 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $7.50 | $9 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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