1942 10C PR68 Certification #39230249, PCGS #5077

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The Proof 1942 Dime boasts a tiny mintage and it is the last Proof Dime of the Mercury Head series and the last Proof Dime until coinage of these special coins resumed in 1950. Large quantities of these Proofs are available for collectors (PCGS alone has certified obver 5,700 examples alone as of June 2015) in a wide variety of grades. PR64 to PR67 examples are plentiful and affordable. In PR68, this dates becomes rare. In April 2015, PCGS graded a PR69 1942 Dime, one of the most incredible survivors of this date -- the coin has monster toning and killer eye appeal (to use popular numismatic vernacular).

No Cameo or Deep Cameo examples exist and any coins offered as such should be examined carefully for doctoring.

PCGS #

5077

Designer

Adolph Alexander Weinman

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

17.90 millimeters

Weight

2.50 grams

Mintage

22329

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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6719

Region

The United States of America

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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	19000	R-2.8	7 / 7	7 / 7
All Grades	18950	R-2.8	7 / 7	7 / 7
60 or Better	12000	R-2.9	7 / 7	7 / 7

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	19000
All Grades	18950
60 or Better	12000

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-2.8
All Grades	R-2.8
60 or Better	R-2.9

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	7 / 7
All Grades	7 / 7
60 or Better	7 / 7

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	7 / 7
All Grades	7 / 7
60 or Better	7 / 7

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR69 PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2015:3882, $37,600
2	PR68+ PCGS grade
2	PR68+ PCGS grade
2	PR68+ PCGS grade
2	PR68+ PCGS grade

#1 PR69 PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2015:3882, $37,600

#2 PR68+ PCGS grade