1940-S Mercury Dime 90% Silver 10C San Francisco - Dark Staining

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1940-S Mercury Dime 90% Silver 10C San Francisco - Dark Staining

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Denomination10C

Year1940

Mint LocationSan Francisco

Composition

Silver

Fineness0.9

Strike TypeBusiness

KM Number140

VarietyMercury

1940-S Mercury Dime, United States 10-cent silver coin struck at the San Francisco Mint.

Details

• Date: 1940

• Mint mark: S (San Francisco)

• Denomination: 10 cents

• Type: Mercury / Winged Liberty Head dime

• Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper

• Certification: Ungraded

• Quantity: One coin

Condition: Circulated with visible wear, uneven gray coloration, brown spotting and substantial dark staining or deposits covering much of the reverse. Additional dark discoloration appears around the obverse lettering and portrait. The reverse staining obscures portions of the fasces and surrounding design. The coin has not been professionally graded. Cleaning history and the nature of the deposits are unknown.

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Condition

Circulated silver dime with moderate design wear and significant surface discoloration. Obverse shows gray toning, brown spots and localized dark marks. Reverse has extensive dark brown/black deposits or staining obscuring much of the left side, including parts of the fasces. Possible environmental damage or residue; exact cause unconfirmed. Edge condition, cleaning history and underlying surface condition require direct inspection. No professional grade assigned.

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