Lot 459
1942 US Silver Dimes
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $180
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $150-250
Origin: United States
Denomination: Dimes
Year: 1942
Mint: Philadelphia and Denver
Grade: Various Conditions
Metal: 90% silver and copper 10% copper
Weight: 124.41 grams
Additional Description: These 1942 U.S. dimes are part of the Mercury dime series, officially known as the Winged Liberty Head, designed by Adolph A. Weinman. Struck during the early months of U.S. involvement in World War II, the coins feature Liberty in a winged cap on the obverse and a fasces with olive branch on the reverse, symbolizing preparedness and peace. The 1942 issue marks one of the high-mintage years of the series and reflects the wartime economy’s demand for durable, circulating coinage.
Lot details
- Lot
- 459
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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