However, this statement only holds true for circulated examples because, in Mint State, the 1942/1 Dime is the rarest of all the Mint State Mercury Head Dimes, easily beating out other recognized rarities such as the 1916-D, 1921, 1921-D and 1942/1-D. The truth is that it is not rare at all, not even scarce, and can be called common based on the high number of pieces in the PCGS Population Report. coin varieties, and for decades, dealers and collectors have touted it as a great, valuable variety. The 1942 over 1 Dime is one of the most popular and recognizable of all U.S.
