{"product_id":"1938-mercury-dime-pcgs-vf35-classic-silver-u-s-coin","title":"1938 Mercury Dime PCGS VF35 – Classic Silver U.S. Coin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:b75d7894-a8f3-495b-9172-3a961df1d81e-8\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:b75d7894-a8f3-495b-9172-3a961df1d81e-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"aca3e267-d453-4256-a49d-a469b90d0889\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eThe 1938 Mercury Dime is a timeless piece of American coinage, admired for its elegant design and rich historical background. Featuring Liberty wearing a winged cap—often mistaken for the Roman god Mercury—this coin symbolizes freedom of thought and remains one of the most beautiful designs ever produced by the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUnited States Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eThis example has been graded \u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eVF35 (Very Fine 35)\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProfessional Coin Grading Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, indicating moderate, even wear with strong remaining detail. Key design elements, including Liberty’s hair and winged cap, are clearly visible, making it an attractive mid-grade collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eComposed of \u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e90% silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 1938 dime also carries intrinsic value, appealing to both collectors and precious metal enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17axgyb\" data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whq0im\" data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1938\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"totya7\" data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Cents (Dime)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bh7iq4\" data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e VF35 (Very Fine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xtx6ki\" data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eGrading Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProfessional Coin Grading Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"grawqq\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% Silver, 10% Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ryy07l\" data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jb6j0k\" data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.9 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wjk2dm\" data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAdolph A. Weinman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vwbckl\" data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eFirst introduced in 1916, the Mercury Dime series ran through 1945, spanning major events such as the Great Depression and World War II. The 1938 issue represents coinage from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003elate Depression-era United States\u003c\/strong\u003e, a time of economic recovery and transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eThe reverse features a fasces—symbolizing unity and strength—paired with an olive branch representing peace, reflecting the nation’s values during a challenging period in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ikzfgu\" data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eWhile not considered a key date, the 1938 Mercury Dime is widely collected due to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cpvekm\" data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eclassic and highly regarded design\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iu0euu\" data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eSilver content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jk82uf\" data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eStrong demand for the Mercury Dime series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eVF35 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c7y32i\" data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eClear major details with moderate wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cxquq3\" data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eAffordable entry into pre-1940 silver coinage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gjsrsv\" data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eSolid collector appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1412y1b\" data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003eWhy Add This Coin to Your Collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2359\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe 1938 Mercury Dime in VF35 condition is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003ebeautiful and historic silver coin\u003c\/strong\u003e that blends artistry, history, and value. 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