Add a classic early 20th-century silver coin to your collection with this 1928-S Mercury Dime, certified VG10 by PCGS. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this coin is part of the iconic Mercury dime series, widely admired for its beautiful design and historical significance.
Designed by Adolph A. Weinman, the Mercury dime features a winged Liberty head symbolizing freedom of thought, while the reverse displays a fasces and olive branch representing strength and peace. Coins from the 1920s saw heavy circulation, making surviving examples increasingly desirable among collectors.
Graded Very Good 10 (VG10), this coin shows honest, heavy circulation wear, with major design elements still visible. While finer details are worn, the overall design remains clear, offering a genuine and affordable example of this popular series.
San Francisco issues from this era are often collected for their lower mintages and added scarcity compared to Philadelphia coins. This certified example provides authenticity, historical value, and a solid entry point into Mercury dime collecting.
Key Details:
- Year: 1928-S
- Denomination: 10 Cents (Mercury Dime)
- Mintmark: “S” (San Francisco Mint)
- Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
- Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Grade: PCGS VG10 (Very Good 10)
- Certification: Authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS
- Design: Winged Liberty Head (obverse), fasces with olive branch (reverse)
- Condition: Heavy wear with major design elements visible
- Historical Significance: Early 20th-century silver coinage from the Roaring Twenties era
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Rarity & Collectibility:
- San Francisco mint issue with added collector interest
- Nearly 100 years old
- Popular Mercury dime series collectible
- Affordable certified example for entry-level collectors




































































