Add a standout example of America’s most admired 20th-century dimes to your collection with this 1937-S Mercury Dime graded PCGS MS65FB. Struck at the San Francisco Mint during the late Great Depression era, this issue combines classic Adolph A. Weinman artistry with the added desirability of a fully struck reverse, making it a compelling choice for both dedicated Mercury dime specialists and collectors seeking a high-end type coin.

"Coin Highlights"

• Date and Mint: 1937-S, San Francisco
• Denomination: 10C Mercury Dime
• Grade: PCGS MS65
• Strike Designation: FB (Full Bands), indicating sharply defined horizontal bands on the fasces and a notably strong reverse strike
• Certification: PCGS Cert. No. 34799332
• Mintage: 9,740,000

"Appearance and Eye Appeal"

This Mint State example displays crisp design detail and attractive original luster with bright silver surfaces and subtle, natural toning accents that may show light gold to champagne hues depending on the viewing angle. Weinman’s portrait and the reverse fasces-and-olive-branch motif present with clean, well-defined devices, supported by the strong strike expected from an FB-designated coin.

"Historical and Numismatic Significance"

The Mercury dime (1916–1945) is a cornerstone of U.S. numismatics, celebrated for its balance of beauty and symbolism: Liberty in a winged cap representing freedom of thought, and on the reverse, the fasces for strength and unity paired with an olive branch for peace. The 1937-S issue, produced in San Francisco, offers collectors a tangible link to American coinage and commerce in the years leading up to World War II. High-grade examples with Full Bands are especially sought after because the band detail is often weakly struck on many Mercury dimes.

"Population"

• PCGS Population in MS65FB: 451
• PCGS Population higher: 581

A premium-grade 1937-S Mercury Dime with the coveted Full Bands designation, this coin delivers the combination of historical charm, visual appeal, and collector-grade quality that makes the series enduringly popular.