1938-S Mercury Dime, PCGS MS67 (FB)

This exceptional 1938-S Mercury Dime represents a significant offering in the classic Mercury Dime series. Struck at the San Francisco Mint during the final decade of this popular series, this specimen has been certified by PCGS at the impressive grade of MS67, with the coveted FB (Full Bands) designation on the reverse fasces. The coin displays the artistic vision of designer Adolph Alexander Weinman, whose iconic Liberty profile and symbolic reverse design have made Mercury Dimes among the most beloved of all United States coinage.

The technical specifications reflect the standard composition of the era: 90% silver and 10% copper, with a weight of 2.5 grams and diameter of 17.9mm. The 1938-S had a mintage of 8,090,000 pieces, yet high-grade examples remain elusive in the market. With only 18 coins graded higher by PCGS and just 40 total graded across all grades, this MS67 represents the upper echelon of known survivors. The Full Bands designation is particularly significant, as it indicates the horizontal lines on the reverse fasces are fully struck—a condition that demands superior die alignment and pressure during coinage.

This specimen offers collectors an outstanding opportunity to acquire a premium example of this key-date San Francisco issue in exceptional preservation.