1940 10C Mercury Dime PCGS MS66FB

This stunning 1940 Mercury Dime, graded MS66FB by PCGS, is a high-end example from the Philadelphia Mint, showcasing both exceptional strike quality and outstanding eye appeal. The "FB" designation (Full Bands) signifies that the horizontal bands across the fasces on the reverse are fully separated and sharply defined — a hallmark of a superior strike and a significant value booster for Mercury Dime collectors.

The surfaces are brilliant and lustrous, with strong cartwheel effects and minimal contact marks, consistent with the Premium Gem (MS66) grade. Liberty’s winged cap and the fasces show crisp detail, while the fields remain clean and flashy. This coin stands out as a top-tier example from an earlier war-era mintage.

The 1940 Mercury Dime is common in lower grades, but examples with both Full Bands and MS66 quality are much more elusive and prized by registry set builders.

Mint: Philadelphia (No Mintmark)
PCGS Certified: MS66FB (Full Bands)
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Weight: 2.5 grams
Designer: Adolph A. Weinman

A beautifully struck and well-preserved Mercury Dime with the sought-after Full Bands designation — ideal for advanced collectors and high-grade type sets.