1917 10C (Regular Strike)

Series: Mercury Dimes 1916-1945

PCGS MS66

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PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 4910

Designer:: Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.50 grams

Mintage:: 55,230,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $4,140 • MS64 • 11-05-2007 • David Lawrence RC

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1917 10C
1917 10C, FB

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	10,000	R-3.0	40 / 80 TIE	40 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	400	R-6.2	27 / 80 TIE	27 / 80 TIE
65 or Better	30	R-8.9	7 / 80 TIE	7 / 80 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	10,000
60 or Better	400
65 or Better	30

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-3.0
60 or Better	R-6.2
65 or Better	R-8.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	40 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	27 / 80 TIE
65 or Better	7 / 80 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	40 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	27 / 80 TIE
65 or Better	7 / 80 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS66+ PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 estimated grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade
7	MS65 PCGS grade

#1 MS66+ PCGS grade

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS66 estimated grade

#7 MS65 PCGS grade

David Hall: The 1917 Philadelphia is the highest mintage of the 1916-1919 Mercury dimes and is the most common of the first dates for the series in circulated condition. However, in mint state condition, the 1916 is much more common because it was saved as the first year of issue. In Gem MS65 full band condition, the 1917 is actually somewhat rare. The 1917 usually is well struck and non-full band examples are definitely the exception. Uncirculated specimens have satiny or slightly frosty luster and toned examples are often seen.