1945-S 10C Micro S

1937 10C

1936 10C (Proof)

Series: Mercury Dimes 1936-1942

PCGS PR68+

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PCGS PR68

PCGS #:: 5071

Designer:: Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.50 grams

Mintage:: 4,130

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $29,375 • PR68 • 12-03-2015 • Heritage Auctions

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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	3,400	R-4.3	1 / 7	1 / 7
60 or Better	3,350	R-4.3	1 / 7	1 / 7
65 or Better	1,550	R-4.7	1 / 7	1 / 7

Survival Estimate
All Grades	3,400
60 or Better	3,350
65 or Better	1,550

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.3
60 or Better	R-4.3
65 or Better	R-4.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	1 / 7
60 or Better	1 / 7
65 or Better	1 / 7

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	1 / 7
60 or Better	1 / 7
65 or Better	1 / 7

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR68 PCGS grade	D.L. Hansen Collection
1	PR68 PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2016:4412, $23,500
1	PR68 PCGS grade	Heritage 12/2015:3122, $29,375
2	PR67+ PCGS grade
4	PR67+ PCGS grade
4	PR67+ PCGS grade
4	PR67+ PCGS grade
4	PR67+ PCGS grade
4	PR67+ PCGS grade

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2016:4412, $23,500

#1 PR68 PCGS grade

Heritage 12/2015:3122, $29,375

#2 PR67+ PCGS grade

#4 PR67+ PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1936 Proof Mercury Dimes were only produced in a Brilliant finish unlike the cent and Nickel Proofs from 1936 which came in two different finishes.

PR60-63: Several hundred examples may exist in this condition and these are coins are the ones that were probably cleaned or stored incorrectly.

PR64-65: Most 1936 Proof Mercury Dimes are in PR64–65 condition. Possibly about half of the mintage exists in these two grades combined.

PR66: In PR66 condition it becomes somewhat challenging to find available in this grade. Possibly no more than 400 coins survive in this grade.

PR67: In PR67 it becomes very difficult to find and probably no more than 100 examples exist in this grade. In PR67 condition very few examples surface at auction every year (no more than 3 to 5 coins a year). So, patience is really required when trying to find one in this grade.

PR68: This is the highest grade available and PCGS has only graded one example in this grade with none being finer.