1945 Mercury Dime Value and Price Chart

How much is a 1945 Mercury dime worth? More importantly, should you even consider digging it out of your pocket to find out? As I sit here at my computer, typing away and rubbing my sore calf muscle caused by hours of walking, I can’t help but wonder if I should’ve just picked up that dime back in the fifty-cent store years ago.

You’ve probably never thought about how much those old coins are worth, but now you have the chance. We will show you exactly how much a 1945 Mercury dime is worth, in addition to several variations of the 1945 Mercury Dime.

No matter how old you are, everyone loves to find out how much things might be worth. You see, owning treasured belongings or antiques you feel have great value is a satisfying feeling. Read on to know the worth of the famous Mercury Dime from 1945.

1945 Mercury Dime

A 1945 Mercury dime in average condition has a value of $2.59 and can be worth $6.18 to $31 or more in uncirculated (MS+) mint condition. On average the 1945-D variation is worth about the same as the P variation. However, we’ve seen some significant changes in higher grades.

The 1945-S Mercury Dime (Micro Variety) is worth an average of $3.13 in Fine condition and can be worth between $35 to $112 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

The Mercury Dime—also known as the Winged Liberty Head Dime and designed by Adolph Weinman—got its common name from its obverse depiction of a young Liberty who was thought to be the Roman god Mercury. , in Roman mythology, was called Mercury.

Although the coin’s design was looked upon favorably, some modifications had to be made because the coin did not get along with vending machines. Although the coin was produced until 1945, it was replaced by one featuring recently deceased President Franklin Roosevelt in 1946.

Mintage (P)	159,130,000
Mintage (D)	40,245,000
Mintage (S)	41,920,000
Mintage (Micro S)	–
Metal Composition	90% Silver – 10% Copper
Mass/Weight	2.5 grams
Diameter	17.9 mm
Thickness	1.95 mm
Minted At	Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco
Mint Marks	S
Edge	Reeded
Designer	Adolph A Weinman

1945 Mercury Dime – History

The Mercury dime is a ten-cent coin struck by the United States Mint from late 1916 to 1945. Designed by Adolph Weinman, it gained its common name because the obverse depiction of a young Liberty, identifiable by her winged Phrygian cap, was mistaken for a representation of the Roman god Mercury – Hence the name.

The 1945 Mercury Dime is unique among U.S. dimes because it is the last year for production of the Mercury Dime series. This ended the 30-year production of arguably the nation’s most beautiful dime. Replacing it in 1946 was the newly designed Roosevelt Dime.

During 1945, the Philadelphia mint struck 159,130,000 Mercury Dimes. The high production figure was common for most of the final years of production due to increased demand from World War II.

Like all other Mercury Dimes, the 1945 Dime is made up of 90% silver and 10% copper. It weighs 2.50 grams and has a diameter of 17.91mm.

The Mercury dime is not a rare coin by any means. During its grand run as a circulating coin from 1916 through 1945, 2.5 billion were minted. However, during the depths of the Great Depression, no coins were made from 1932 to 1933.

Weinman never revealed the name of the model for her obverse, and no one claimed to have been her. However, the winged Liberty is widely believed to have been based on a 1913 bust Weinman sculpted of Elsie Stevens, wife of Wallace Stevens. Weinman’s dime portrays Liberty wearing a traditional pileus or Liberty cap, with tight curls.

1945 Mercury Dime – Design

The design on the dime, owing to its small size, was kept quite simple. The obverse showed a head of Liberty with a winged cap. The profile was forceful and simple, the form firm and strong. The reverse showed a design of a bundle of rods with an ax known as “Fasces”, which symbolized unity and strength. Surrounding the fasces were olive branches symbolizing peace.

The lettering is in a Roman style and has been intentionally discreet. Weinman’s monogram, AW, appears on the obverse halfway between the date and the letter Y in “LIBERTY”. The mint mark appears on the reverse, to the right of “ONE DIME” and to the right of the first E in “ONE DIME”.

Obverse

On the obverse is a lady facing left who is believed to be a Roman god called Mercury. The word “LIBERTY” appears right above her head. Below her chin are the words “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The date of the coin is placed below her neck. Weinman’s monogram, AW, appears on the obverse halfway between the date and the letter Y in “LIBERTY”.

Reverse

The reverse of the 1945 Mercury Dime features the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”   It also features a design of a bundle of rods with an ax known as “Fasces”, which symbolized unity and strength. At the right of the Ax are the words “ E-PLURIBUS UNUM.” In between two stars are the words “ONE DIME.”

1945 Mercury Dime Value & Mint Marks

The value of the 1945 Mercury dime is at a minimum of $1.57, which increases or decreases with the price of silver. Collectors are eager to acquire these coins, which may be worth much more than face value.

The condition has the biggest impact on the value of old silver coins. Most of these old dimes, because they have circulated and become worn, are worth this minimum price. Dimes from the 1940s are still available in large numbers and collectors usually only consider “uncirculated” high-quality and better-preserved pieces.

The coin was struck in three mints, see details below.

1945 Mercury Dime Coin Chart & Value By USA Coin Book
Year	Mintage	G	VG	F	AU 50	MS 60	MS 65
1945 P	159,130,000	$2.02	$2.59	$3.13	$4.50	$6.18	$31
1945 D	40,245,000	$2.02	$2.59	$3.13	$4.50	$6.18	$35
1945 S	41,920,000	$2.02	$2.59	$3.13	$4.50	$6.18	$35
1945 Micro S	–	$2.59	$3.13	$3.39	$18	$35	$112

1945 P Mercury Dime Value Chart

Group	Dimes
Mintage	159,130,000
Metal Composition	90% Silver – 10% Copper
Mass/Weight	2.5 grams
Diameter	17.9 mm
Minted At	Philadelphia
Mint Mark	No
Edge	Reeded

The 1945 P Mercury Dime is an excellent choice for any collector of U.S. coins. It has a mintage of over 150 million pieces, and the condition of this coin ranges from circulated to uncirculated (MS+). The 1945 P Mercury Dime is worth $2.60 in average condition, and can be worth more than $6.19 or less than $31 in mint condition.

1945 P Mercury Dime Value Chart By JM Bullion
Year	Coin Condition
	Good	Fine	Extremely Fine	Uncirculated
1945 P	$2.25	$3	$3.25	$4.50

1945 P Mercury Dime Value Chart By Coinstudy
Year	Coin Condition
	Good	Fine	Extremely Fine	Uncirculated
1945 P	$1.57	$1.68	$1.89	$4.43

1945 P Mercury Dime Value Chart By PCGS
Grade	Price
G	$4
VG	$4
VF 20	$5
XF 40	$5
XF 45+	$5
AU 50	$6
AU 55	$6
AU 55+	$7
AU 58	$8
AU 58+	$9
MS 60	$10
MS 61	$11
MS 62	$12
MS 62+	$13
MS 63	$16
MS 63+	$20
MS 64	$24
MS 64+	$27
MS 65	$34
MS 65+	$38
MS 66	$47
MS 66+	$62
MS 67	$125
MS 67+	$300
MS 68	$2,500
MS 68+	$3,500

1945 D Mercury Dime Value Chart

Group	Dimes
Mintage	40,245,000
Metal Composition	90% Silver – 10% Copper
Mass/Weight	2.5 grams
Diameter	17.9 mm
Minted At	Denver
Mint Mark	“D”
Edge	Reeded

The 1945-D Mercury Dime is worth $2.60 in average condition and can be worth $6.19 to $35 or more in uncirculated (MS+) mint condition. The mint mark is located on the reverse of the coin just after the “ONE.”

1945 D Mercury Dime Value Chart By JM Bullion
Year	Coin Condition
	Good	Fine	Extremely Fine	Uncirculated
1945 D	$2.25	$3	$3.25	$4.50

1945 D Mercury Dime Value Chart By Coinstudy
Year	Coin Condition
	Good	Fine	Extremely Fine	Uncirculated
1945 D	$1.57	$1.68	$1.89	$4.43

1945 D Mercury Dime Value Chart By PCGS
Grade	Price
G	$4
VG	$4
VF 20	$5
XF 40	$5
XF 45+	$5
AU 50	$6
AU 55	$6
AU 55+	$7
AU 58	$8
AU 58+	$9
MS 60	$10
MS 61	$11
MS 62	$12
MS 62+	$13
MS 63	$16
MS 63+	$20
MS 64	$24
MS 64+	$27
MS 65	$34
MS 65+	$38
MS 66	$47
MS 66+	$62
MS 67	$85
MS 67+	$150
MS 68	$600

1945 S Mercury Dime Value Chart

Group	Dimes
Mintage	41,920,000
Metal Composition	90% Silver – 10% Copper
Mass/Weight	2.5 grams
Diameter	17.9 mm
Minted At	San Francisco
Mint Mark	“S”
Edge	Reeded

The US Mint’s 1945-S Mercury Dime is worth $2.60 in average condition, which is above its face value of $1.57. It can be worth $6.19 to $35 or more in MS+ mint condition. This coin isn’t considered a rarity by most collectors, over 40 million coins were minted and a lot of those coins were circulated.

1945 S Mercury Dime Value Chart By JM Bullion
Year	Coin Condition
	Good	Fine	Extremely Fine	Uncirculated
1945 S	$2.25	$3	$3.25	$4.50

 

1945 S Mercury Dime Value Chart By Coinstudy
Year	Coin Condition
	Good	Fine	Extremely Fine	Uncirculated
1945 S	$1.57	$1.68	$1.89	$5.20

 

1945 S Mercury Dime Value Chart By PCGS
Grade	Price
G	$4
VG	$4
VF 20	$5
XF 40	$5
XF 45+	$5
AU 50	$6
AU 55	$6
AU 55+	$7
AU 58	$8
AU 58+	$9
MS 60	$10
MS 61	$11
MS 62	$12
MS 62+	$13
MS 63	$16
MS 63+	$20
MS 64	$24
MS 64+	$27
MS 65	$34
MS 65+	$38
MS 66	$47
MS 66+	$60
MS 67	$150
MS 67+	$400
MS 68	$1,000
MS 68+	$3,500

1945 Mercury Dimes Sold At Auction

The secret to owning a piece of history is known by only a handful of collectors. They have the rarest coins in the world, but what will you do when you see these 1945 Mercury Dimes that were sold at auction?

Regardless of the value charts, people have spent thousands to acquire the 1945 Mercury dimes. Take a look at these rare 1945 Mercury dimes that were sold at auction.

• 1945-D Mercury Dime – PCGS MS67FB: Sold Apr 08, 2022 for $209
• 1945-S Mercury Dime Micro S PCGS MS-67 Sold on Apr 18, 2021; for $1,550
• 1945-S 10C Micro S MS68 Sold on Aug 12, 2010 for: $12,650.00
• 1945-S 10C MS68 PCGS Sold on Apr 27, 2018 for: $1,320.00
• 1945 10C MS68 PCGS Sold on Jan 26, 2021 for:$1,920.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the mint mark on a 1945 Mercury dime?

The mint mark is located at the reverse of the coin just after the “ONE.” Only Denver and San Francisco issues have mint marks. The 1945 dime struck at the mint in Philadelphia does not have a mint mark.

Is a 1945 dime pure silver?

The 1945 Dime contains 90% of Silver which gives it a numismatic value of 1.57 or more depending on the current price of silver, the other 10% of the coin is made of Copper.

What Mercury dimes are worth money?

The rarest Mercury Dimes are the 1918-D, 1919-D, 1919-S, 1942/41 and 1942/41-D. The 1918-S, 1920-D, and 1926-S are also quite scarce. Proofs can be acquired in choice to gem condition for surprisingly inexpensive prices.

What is a micro S dime?

The 1945-S “Micro S ” is a popular variety of Liberty Head nickel, caused by the Mint’s wartime use of a puncheon (used to impress mint marks on dies and hubs) which had been made for use with early 20th century Philippine coinage struck at San Francisco. The space for the mintmark was small.

Summary

In short, it’s important to do your homework if you’re thinking about selling one of the Mercury dimes in your collection. You don’t want to see your numismatic treasury turn into an expensive mistake. Remember, the value of your coin depends on its condition, the grade of that condition, the date, and mint mark, special features, and more. I hope this article has helped you know the worth of your 1945 Mercury Dime.