{"product_id":"1943-d-mercury-dime-ms65fb","title":"1943 D Mercury Dime MS65FB","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1943-D Mercury Dime PCGS MS65FB — Full Bands, Full Beauty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1943-D Mercury Dime\u003c\/strong\u003e graded \u003cstrong\u003eMS65 Full Bands (FB)\u003c\/strong\u003e by PCGS is a wartime treasure struck at the Denver Mint during one of the most pivotal years of World War II. With its coveted Full Bands designation confirming a razor-sharp strike across the fasces on the reverse, this coin stands at the top tier of quality for the series — a true gem for the discerning collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e MS65 Full Bands (FB) — certified and holdered by PCGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1943\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Denver (D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adolph A. Weinman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% Silver, 10% Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.50 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.9 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 71,949,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat MS65 Full Bands Means\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFull Bands\u003c\/strong\u003e designation is the most sought-after qualifier in Mercury Dime collecting. It signifies that the horizontal bands on the fasces — the central design element of the reverse — are fully struck and completely separated, a hallmark of superior die quality and striking pressure. At MS65, the coin also boasts exceptional luster, sharp detail throughout, and only the most minimal contact marks under magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany 1943-D dimes were weakly struck due to wartime production demands, making a Full Bands example all the more remarkable and desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Wartime Classic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Adolph Weinman and first struck in 1916, the Mercury Dime — officially the Winged Liberty Head Dime — is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful coins in American numismatic history. The obverse features Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap, symbolizing freedom of thought, while the reverse displays a fasces bound with an olive branch, representing strength and peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOwning a 1943-D in MS65FB connects you to the height of American wartime resolve, preserved in brilliant, uncirculated condition within its PCGS holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach coin ships in its original PCGS certified slab, ensuring long-term protection of grade and authenticity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Eagle Investor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68362086350882,"sku":"54757680","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/5328\/4642\/files\/1943DMercuryDimeMS65FB54757680.jpg?v=1791734336","url":"https:\/\/americaneagleinvestor.com\/products\/1943-d-mercury-dime-ms65fb","provider":"American Eagle Investor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}