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1942/1 Mercury Dime Overdate
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Classic · 10¢

1942/1 Mercury Dime Overdate

10¢ · Classic · Adolph A. Weinman

Designer: Adolph A. Weinman

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1942-P Mercury dime

205,410,000 struck at the Philadelphia Mint, ranked 76 of 77 in the series. Mintage, varieties, and a verification checklist →

Coin facts

Denomination
10¢
Metal
silver
Series
Mercury
Year
1942/1
Era
Classic

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