1941 Dime
Bullion Shark's set of fifteen Mercury Dimes covers all years between 1941 and 1945. This time was one of the most critical eras in American History as it covers the beginning and end of WWII. The Mercury Dime is an iconic coin and is one of the most collected American coins of all time. The 1941 Mercury dime is a popular collectible with both novice and seasoned numismatists. Struck the year the United States entered World War II, the 1941 Mercury dime came near the end of the series for this beloved design. Also known as the Winged Liberty Head dime, the Mercury silver dime was designed by Adolph A.
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What to Look for In a1941 Nickel
The 1941 nickel is the last pre-war nickel produced that had the 25% nickel, 75% copper composition.
Starting in 1942, the United States Mint started striking five-cent coins of different composition: a combination of copper, silver and manganese. The reason for the change in the five cent’s composition was to allocate the nickel used in the coins to artillery production during World War II.
Nickels produced in 1941 were minted in San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia so you will see an S or D mark on the reverse side of the coin.
But there are also a number of these coins with no mint mark. Those with no mint marks mean that they were minted in Philadelphia, United States’ primary mint. The P mint mark was not added to nickels and other coins until the 1970s, except for nickels made from 1942-1945, or the wartime nickels.
How Much Is A 1941-S Nickel Worth?
If you ever come across a 1941 nickel in your purse or anywhere in your house, it may most likely be worth more than its face value, which is five cents.
If you take your rare find at an auction, it may fetch somewhere between 55 cents – those that are in average condition as the rest of the coins in circulation since 1941 – and $150 in mint state condition, meaning it is not as worn out as the others and is in better condition than the rest. Nickels that are in mint state condition are those that have not been in circulation for a good number of years, thus preserving their mint state.
What Should You Look For In A 1941-S Nickel?
It may be a little eye-straining to look at a 1941 nickel and its features to determine if it is indeed a rare find. When it comes to being a collectible coin, it must have certain features and elements that are otherwise not present in the others in the same batch or mint date:
- The coin should have a mint mark of S or D, or no mint mark at all. No mint mark indicates that it was minted in Philadelphia. If you see a 1941 nickel that has a P mint mark on top of the Monticello Dome, it is highly likely to be fake, as nickels struck in Philadelphia prior to the ‘70s do not have the P mint mark.
- The coin should be in excellent, or at least good, condition to be considered of high value. Since it has been in circulation since 1941, you can expect to see some wear, but not too much or it would lose its value by a huge margin.
Determining A Coin’s Value.
When it comes to collecting rare and collectible coins, their value are determined by grades. Not all old coins are worth more than their face value. There are grading criteria for coins to be considered rare, collectible and have values higher than what they are originally worth.
1. The first criteria is its being uncirculated. This element is what numismatists run after. If a coin is uncirculated, you are most likely to land one that is in its almost perfect condition as it was when it was minted. Uncirculated coins fetch the highest values because of their mint condition.
2. A grade of extremely fine indicates that a coin is in mint condition, appearing almost like an uncirculated coin. But on closer inspection, you will see some minor flaws that have accumulated for years of being in circulation. Extremely fine nickels may be in circulation for a few years then kept in storage for a long time before being released into circulation.
3. Fine coins are those that have been in circulation for many years, and may exhibit visible scratches and other flaws, but generally the features are still clear and recognizable.
4. Good nickels are what majority of the nickels are graded today. These are the ones that have been in circulation the longest, and on their surfaces are scratches, dents and other flaws that may diminish their value compared to other nickels in better grades.
These are just some of the things that you need to know about 1941 Jefferson nickels and coins in general. When looking for a rare nickel, remember the things mentioned above, and be always on the lookout for opportunities to find rare nickels and coins.
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Coin Info
1941 Dime Value Today
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More than 250 million – a quarter billion – Mercury dimes were struck in 1941, providing more than ample supplies for coin collectors today. It’s safe to say that you should have no trouble finding a 1941 Mercury dime in virtually any grade for a price that you can afford, with well-worn specimens costing a nominal amount over base bullion values.
Here’s a breakdown of mintage figures for the 1941 Mercury dime:
1941, 175,090,000 minted; $4
1941 proof, 16,557; $400
1941-D, 45,634,000; $4
1941-S, 43,090,000; $4
*Values are for coins in a grade of Extremely Fine-40, unless otherwise noted.
1941 Mercury dimes in the MS-60 to MS-63 range can be had for around $10, with MS-65 piece – those with crisp detail and flashy, white surfaces – costing around $25 to $30 each. If you’re willing to shell out a small premium above those amounts, you could fetch yourself a 1941 Mercury dime with fully split bands (FSB), which means the horizontal lines in the bands surrounding the fasces show complete detail.
Proof 1941 dimes can make beautiful addition to any coin collection, but you may want to be a little choosy when buying proof Mercury dimes, as they come in an array of conditions. Many of them are cloudy looking and lack the brilliant surfaces commonly associated with modern proof coinage. Paying a small premium should land you a flashy 1941 proof Mercury dime that will hold a place among the crown jewels of your coin collection.
As a footnote, it should be noted that 1941-S Mercury dimes display both large and small mintmarks, though this is more notable a fact for the sake of variety collecting than for references to price, which has no distinguishable differences between the two types of 1941-S dimes.
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