1943 S Mercury Dime PCGS MS66

1943-S Mercury Dime PCGS MS66 — Gem Quality from the San Francisco Mint

The 1943-S Mercury Dime graded MS66 by PCGS is a stunning gem-quality example of wartime American silver coinage. Struck at the San Francisco Mint during the height of World War II, this coin rises well above the typical survivor in both strike and surface preservation — a true showcase piece for the advanced collector.

Coin Specifications

• Grade: MS66 — certified and holdered by PCGS
• Year: 1943
• Mint Mark: San Francisco (S)
• Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Weight: 2.50 grams
• Diameter: 17.9 mm
• Mintage: 60,400,000

What MS66 Means

At the MS66 gem level, this Mercury Dime exhibits blazing, fully original mint luster with only the slightest imperfections visible under magnification. The strike is sharp throughout, with Liberty’s hair and cap detail crisply rendered on the obverse and the fasces well defined on the reverse. MS66 examples represent the upper echelon of the date and mint combination — coins that stand out immediately in any collection.

While the 1943-S had a large mintage, the majority of surviving examples grade MS64 or below. A PCGS MS66 is a genuinely superior coin that commands collector attention.

Wartime Silver at Its Finest

Adolph Weinman’s Winged Liberty Head Dime — affectionately known as the Mercury Dime — is universally celebrated as one of the most artistically beautiful coins ever struck by the U.S. Mint. The obverse features Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap, symbolizing freedom of thought, while the reverse displays a Roman fasces bound with an olive branch, representing strength through unity and the hope for lasting peace.

Owning a 1943-S in MS66 connects you to both the artistry of Weinman’s design and the resolve of the American wartime spirit — preserved in brilliant gem condition within its PCGS certified holder.

Ships in the original PCGS slab, ensuring long-term protection of grade and authenticity.