1941 Dime

Last updated: September, 18 2024
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Find a 1941 tucked away in a drawer somewhere or a coin shop? On average it will have a base value of $10.00, but prices for those in mint state and slabbed will be about $55.00, while proof versions of the coin are triple the price of non proof issues. If the coins GRADE starts with a PR it's a proof, if it starts with an MS it is a regular issue. If the coin you are looking at is worn beyond recognition it will only be worth $2.00


1941 Dime
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  • Year: 1941
  • Mint Mark: No mint mark
  • Type: Mercury Dime
  • Price: $2.00-$55.00+
  • Face Value: 0.10 USD
  • Produced: 175,090,000
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Silver Content: 90%
  • Silver Weight: .0723 oz.
  • Melt Value: $2.27






Notes: 66% of all Winged Liberty dimes were issued at the (p) Philadelphia mint. 22 thousand of the 175 million coins issued, were proofs and they are worth around $400 PR67 condition. When buying or selling Mercury Dimes full bands are key (look at image below).

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Rates listed here refer to professionally graded and slabbed coins. If new to collecting the prices below might not make sense.


Prices below for MS versions of this coin are for those with FB or Full Bands. If you're not sure if your coin has full bands, scroll back up to the notes section and have a look at the reference photo. Non mint state 1941 dimes listed below are non FB prices obviously.

  • Grade AU53 = $2-$3
  • Grade AU55 = $3-$5
  • Grade AU58 = $5-$8
  • Grade MS60 = $8-$10
  • Grade MS61 = $8-$13
  • Grade MS62 = $11-$19
  • Grade MS63 = $15-$25
  • Grade MS64 = $27-$45
  • Grade MS65 = $34-$56
  • Grade MS66 = $60-$100
  • Grade MS67 = $70-$116
  • Grade MS68 = $525-$875
  • Grade PR63 = $68-$141
  • Grade PR64 = $113-$188
  • Grade PR65 = $150-$250
  • Grade PR66 = $180-$300
  • Grade PR67 = $330-$550


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It's also important to note...Prices are subject to the same supply and demand laws as everything else. Coins sold at the same auction house 10x, would fetch drastically different bids each session. To raise your chances of receiving top dollar read How to Get the Most for your Coins.


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How much is a 1941 Dime worth?

In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $2.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $55 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1941, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].


What are your coins really worth?

Use the handy-dandy calculator below to find the real value of any mercury dime in your collection.


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Most Valuable

The most valuable Mercury Dime's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.

Image Year Mint Worth
Mercury Dime Image 1916 D $41k
Mercury Dime Image 1919 D $25k
Mercury Dime Image 1918 D $22k
Mercury Dime Image 1919 S $15k
Mercury Dime Image 1924 S $12k
Mercury Dime Image 1923 S $8k
Mercury Dime Image 1926 S $6k
Mercury Dime Image 1918 S $6k
Mercury Dime Image 1920 S $4k
Mercury Dime Image 1921 D $3.9k
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Are 1941 Dimes Silver?

Yes! Mercury Dime's produced in 1941 are 90% silver to be precise, and contain .0723 troy oz or 2.248 grams in total of .999 pure silver. Silver weight is measured in troy ounces. Troy ounces weigh about 2 grams more than the standard ounce. CoinTrackers has built a tool that will let you know if your coin is silver or not. The tool is called Is My Coin Silver?.

Numismatic vs Intrinsic Value:

This coin in poor condition is worth $0.27 less than the intrinsic value from silver content of $2.27, this coin is thus more valuable to a silver bug than to a coin collector. You will most likely find however that it is hard to get a coin for less than spot price. At least that has been our experience. Want more info? Then read Coin Collecting Investment an article that details the benefits of coin collecting as a way to build wealth..

Current silver melt value* for a 1921 D Mercury Dime is $2.27 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $31.34 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.

***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.

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