What is the starting price for an ungraded 1942 S Mercury Dime?

An ungraded 1942 S Mercury Dime starts at $7.

How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?

An MS66 1942 S Mercury Dime is valued at $144, compared to $20 for the MS62 grade.

Is the 1942 S Mercury Dime a common coin?

Its value varies significantly by grade, ranging from $7 ungraded to $144 for MS66.

1942 S Mercury Dime — Coin Value

Mercury Dime

What the 1942 S Mercury Dime is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1942 S Mercury Dime value — Ungraded ‏26.25 ر.س.‏ · $7 · MS62 ‏71.25 ر.س.‏ · $19 · MS66 ‏465 ر.س.‏ · $124. Prices updated أغسطس 2026.

Series · Mercury DimeMint · SYear · 1942

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Value by grade

Ungraded

2.7×

$19

MS62

17.7×

$124

MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 17.7× raw.Chart values in USD

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own a 1942 S Mercury Dime, buy the Standard version for $9. The FS-501 version at $17 offers a graded, premium presentation, indicating higher quality or scarcity compared to the standard issue. If your goal is simply collection completion on a budget, stick to the Standard. Serious collectors prioritizing condition and investment value should pay the premium for the FS-501.

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FS-5011942 S [FS-501] Mercury Dime — Coin Value‏65.59 ر.س.‏ · $17.49‏1,700 ر.س.‏ · $453.37eBay ↗

Standard— this page1942 S Mercury Dime — Coin Value‏34.39 ر.س.‏ · $9.17‏502.5 ر.س.‏ · $134eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — 1942 S Mercury Dime‏27.41 ر.س.‏ · $7.31

Item details

Series: Mercury Dime
Year: 1942
Mint: S

1942 S Mercury Dime value

A raw (ungraded) 1942 S Mercury Dime runs around $7, a certified MS62 about $19, and a high-grade MS66 commands $124.

What drives the price

Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.

Price guide

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	‏26.25 ر.س.‏ · $7	eBay sold comps
MS62	‏71.25 ر.س.‏ · $19	eBay sold comps
MS66	‏465 ر.س.‏ · $124	eBay sold comps

الأسئلة الشائعة

What is the starting price for an ungraded 1942 S Mercury Dime?: An ungraded 1942 S Mercury Dime starts at $7.
How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?: An MS66 1942 S Mercury Dime is valued at $144, compared to $20 for the MS62 grade.
Is the 1942 S Mercury Dime a common coin?: Its value varies significantly by grade, ranging from $7 ungraded to $144 for MS66.