1938-S 10C, FBPCGS Plus

Description

1938-S Mercury Dime, PCGS MS67 (FB). This exceptional 1938-S Mercury Dime represents a premium example of this San Francisco-minted issue from the final decade of the Mercury Dime series. Struck during a period of substantial mintage, this particular specimen achieves a significant PCGS MS67 grade with Full Bands (FB) designation, indicating sharp striking detail and the coveted full horizontal bands on the reverse fasces—a key diagnostic feature highly prized by Mercury Dime specialists. Composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, this dime displays the elegant design by Adolph Alexander Weinman, featuring Liberty in profile on the obverse and the fasces reverse that has captivated collectors for over a century. The MS67 grade places this coin well above typical circulated examples, reflecting exceptional preservation with minimal wear and lustrous surfaces characteristic of high-grade Mercury Dimes. Population data underscores the rarity of this grade level, with only 18 coins graded higher and just 40 total specimens certified by PCGS at all grades. This scarcity in the MS67 range, combined with the Full Bands designation that requires superior strike quality, makes this an attractive acquisition for serious Mercury Dime collectors seeking premium examples from the 1938-S mintage. The recent market activity for exceptional Mercury Dimes demonstrates sustained collector demand for these classic American coins. PCGS Certificate #64867561