PCGS Number: 395130
Coin Date: 1936-S
Denomination (Short): 10c
Denomination (Long): 10 Cents
Variety: FS-110
Desg: MS
Mint Mark: S
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
Mintage: 9,210,000
Strike Type: Business
Coinage Type: Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years: 1916-1945
Mint Location: San Francisco
Diameter: 17.9
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (Grams): 2.5
Weight (Ounces): 0.07234
Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Edge: Reeded
Obverse Description: Winged Liberty, or Mercury (the Roman god of commerce), is depicted facing left with LIBERTY spelled around the periphery. IN GOD WE TRUST appears left of the neck and the date is positioned just below the bust around 5 o'clock. The designer's initials "AW" appear to the right of the neck.
Reverse Description: A large torch is centered vertically adorned with an axe head and olive branches. UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN * ONE DIME * is spelled out around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears near the bottom rim left of the torch.
General Notes: The 1936-S dime is an extremely common coin in all grades through MS67. Many were struck with excellent details, lending to a relatively high number of Full Bands survivors even in the Gem grades. As with many other Mercury dimes struck in the mid 1930s, collectors have plenty of opportunities to be choosy, selecting a top-grade example with outstanding strike, color, and luster.
NGC ID: 23JH

1936-S 10c FS-110 FB