1942/1 10C XF40 Certification #49862963, PCGS #5036

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1942 over 1 Dime is one of the most popular and recognizable of all U.S. coin varieties, and for decades, dealers and collectors have touted it as a great, valuable variety. The truth is that it is not rare at all, not even scarce, and can be called common based on the high number of pieces in the PCGS Population Report. However, this statement only holds true for circulated examples because, in Mint State, the 1942/1 Dime is one of the rarest of all the Mint State Mercury Head Dimes.

Warning - collectors should beware of altered dates. If the date on a potential purchase does not match the image shown above, pass.

PCGS #

5036

Designer

Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

1241

Pop Lower

1921

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	3500	R-4.3	9 / 80 TIE	9 / 80 TIE
All Grades	200	R-7.0	8 / 80 TIE	8 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	30	R-8.9	7 / 80 TIE	7 / 80 TIE

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.
65 or Better	3500
All Grades	200
60 or Better	30

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.
65 or Better	R-4.3
All Grades	R-7.0
60 or Better	R-8.9

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.
65 or Better	9 / 80 TIE
All Grades	8 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 80 TIE

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.
65 or Better	9 / 80 TIE
All Grades	8 / 80 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 80 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 estimated grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 10/2009:454
2	MS66 PCGS grade	Dr. Charles Richman Collection - Goldbergs 1/2011:1344, $21,600
2	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 estimated grade

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 10/2009:454

#2 MS66 PCGS grade

Dr. Charles Richman Collection - Goldbergs 1/2011:1344, $21,600

#2 MS66 PCGS grade