1945-S 10C Micro S (Regular Strike)

Series: Mercury Dimes 1916-1945

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS68

PCGS #:: 5062

Designer:: Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.50 grams

Mintage:: 41,920,000

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $2,291 • MS68 • 06-27-2019 • Legend Rare Coin 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	30,000	R-2.7	58 / 80 TIE	58 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	15,000	R-2.9	71 / 80 TIE	71 / 80 TIE
65 or Better	8,000	R-3.4	71 / 80 TIE	71 / 80 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	30,000
60 or Better	15,000
65 or Better	8,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.7
60 or Better	R-2.9
65 or Better	R-3.4

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	58 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	71 / 80 TIE
65 or Better	71 / 80 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	58 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	71 / 80 TIE
65 or Better	71 / 80 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade
1	MS68 PCGS grade
1	MS68 PCGS grade
1	MS68 PCGS grade
1	MS68 estimated grade
1	MS68 estimated grade
7	MS67+ PCGS grade
7	MS67+ PCGS grade
7	MS67+ PCGS grade
7	MS67+ PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

#1 MS68 estimated grade

#7 MS67+ PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The mintmark on a 1945-S Micro S Dime is very tiny compared to the "normal" mintmark of 1945 and previous years. It is an immensely popular variety in the Mercury Head series, and has been since its discovery in 1947. Because it is so common, collectors at all levels, from beginners to advanced, can enjoy ownership of this variety.

Based on the PCGS Population Report, over a third of the 1945-S Dimes submitted to PCGS are of the Micro S variety. Of those, only 10-12 percent demonstrate Full Bands.

Gem and Superb non-Full Band examples are readily available up to MS67. In MS68, this variety is an extreme condition-rarity. Full Band examples are less available and pricier in grades up to MS67FB, and in MS68FB, it is also supremely rare.