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1945-S Mercury Dime
Dimes · Mercury Dimes · 1916–1945
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Mintage | 41,920,000 Combined mintage for all 1945-S varieties |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt Value | $5.50 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | Adolph A. Weinman |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-2092 |
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San Francisco struck 41,920,000 Mercury dimes in 1945, the last S-mint issue of the design. The standard 1945-S uses the normal-size S mintmark that San Francisco had used throughout the series. The coin is common in all grades and marks the end of Mercury dime production at the San Francisco facility. A separate variety, the 1945-S Micro S, uses a distinctly smaller mintmark punch and is cataloged as a recognized variety with its own collector following.
Price GuideTypical retail prices for problem-free examples.
Educational
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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) | — |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
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References
- PCGS CoinFacts: Mercury Dimes
- NGC Coin Explorer: Mercury Dimes
- Heritage Auctions Archives
- Stack's Bowers Auction Archives
- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)