What is the estimated resale value of an ungraded 1942 S Mercury Dime?

An ungraded 1942 S Mercury Dime is valued around $18.

How much more valuable is the MS62 grade compared to ungraded?

The MS62 grade increases the value substantially, reaching $432 compared to the ungraded price.

What series does this 1942 S Mercury Dime belong to?

This coin belongs to the Mercury Dime series and was minted in 1942 at the S mint.

1942 S [FS-501] Mercury Dime — Coin Value

Mercury Dime

What the 1942 S [FS-501] Mercury Dime is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1942 S [FS-501] Mercury Dime value — Ungraded ‏63.75 ر.س.‏ · $17 · MS62 ‏1,684 ر.س.‏ · $449. Prices updated أغسطس 2026.

Series · Mercury DimeMint · SYear · 1942

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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-501— this page1942 S [FS-501] Mercury Dime — Coin Value‏65.59 ر.س.‏ · $17.49‏1,700 ر.س.‏ · $453.37eBay ↗

Standard1942 S Mercury Dime — Coin Value‏34.39 ر.س.‏ · $9.17‏502.5 ر.س.‏ · $134eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — 1942 S [FS-501] Mercury Dime‏63.41 ر.س.‏ · $16.91

Item details

Series: Mercury Dime
Year: 1942
Mint: S

1942 S [FS-501] Mercury Dime value

A raw (ungraded) 1942 S [FS-501] Mercury Dime runs around $17, a certified MS62 about $449, and a high-grade MS66 commands null.

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	‏63.75 ر.س.‏ · $17	eBay sold comps
MS62	‏1,684 ر.س.‏ · $449	eBay sold comps

الأسئلة الشائعة

What is the estimated resale value of an ungraded 1942 S Mercury Dime?: An ungraded 1942 S Mercury Dime is valued around $18.
How much more valuable is the MS62 grade compared to ungraded?: The MS62 grade increases the value substantially, reaching $432 compared to the ungraded price.
What series does this 1942 S Mercury Dime belong to?: This coin belongs to the Mercury Dime series and was minted in 1942 at the S mint.