1944-D Mercury Dime 10C NGC MS66FB




| PCGS # | 5053 |
| Grading Service | NGC |
| Grade | MS66 |
| Mint Location | Denver |
| Year | 1944 |
| Designation | FB |
| Strike | Business |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
1944-D Mercury Dime 10C NGC MS66FB
A standout World War II–era silver dime, this 1944-D Mercury Dime (Winged Liberty Head) is certified NGC MS66FB—Gem Mint State with the coveted Full Bands designation. Struck in Denver during the final years of the series, it displays crisp detail and impressive, frosty mint luster, with a sharp, fully separated banding on the reverse fasces that signals an exceptional strike. An ideal addition for advanced registry competitors and a compelling opportunity for collectors seeking a premium, high-grade example from 1944.
Key details:
- Date/Mint: 1944-D (Denver)
- Denomination: 10 cents (Mercury Dime, Winged Liberty Head)
- Grade: NGC MS66FB (Full Bands)
- FB meaning: Fully separated horizontal bands on the reverse fasces—an elite strike attribute prized by specialists
- Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper; 2.50 g; 17.9 mm; reeded edge
- Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
- Era significance: Classic U.S. silver struck amid WWII
- Mintage (1944-D): 62,224,000 (only a small fraction survive in Gem with Full Bands)
- NGC Population: 3,800 in MS66FB; only 1,579 graded higher
- Gem eye appeal with strong, even luster and clean surfaces for the grade
- Superb strike quality verified by the Full Bands designation
- Desirable Denver issue from the penultimate year of the series
- Registry-ready scarcity at this level, backed by transparent population data
Why collectors value it:
This MS66FB 1944-D Mercury Dime blends historical resonance with condition rarity—perfect for elevating a Mercury set, a type collection, or as a premium silver-era centerpiece. Secure this standout Gem while it’s available.
