Should I get graded 1941 p merc

Ummm...Absolutely Not !

No, and no.

No, because the value isn’t anywhere near what the cost of grading is. Nice detail though!

That's a nice looking merc' but isn't worth sending off to a grading company.

JR@TriStateAdv said:

....I've never sent a coin out for grading wondering if this coin fits the bill?

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Definitely no. Here’s a website that gives a decent overview for some of the factors to consider when thinking about sending a coin in for grading:

http://coinappraiser.com/pcgs-ngc-grading/

A common date, 20th century silver dime just doesn’t have nearly enough value to make it worth even considering. A much better option would be for you to pick up a recent copy of Whitman’s Red Book for United States Coins. Not only does the book give reasonable values for virtually any US coin you might find while detecting, it also provides some basic guidelines for eyeballing a grade for the coin on your own. Amazon has the 2021 version available already for only $8.79 right now: https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Book-United-States-Coins/dp/079484796X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Whitman+red+book&qid=1594320572&sr=8-1

Hard to tell for sure about yours without seeing the coin in person or seeing the obverse, but judging by Redbook guidelines, yours might be considered in the VF-20 range (all sticks in fasces defined, diagonal bands definitely visible and not worn flat). Value, at best, is $2.75 to $3 - a bit more than melt value. Since it was dug, there are likely micro-scratches from the soil, oxidation, and/or other issues that would earn a “details” tag from a grading service for environmental damage rather than a number. So it’s safe to assume yours might come back “VF-Details, Environmental Damage” if it was actually sent in, adversely affecting value even more:

https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-grading/details-grading/

JR@TriStateAdv said:

Found detecting over the weekend. I've never sent a coin out for grading wondering if this coin fits the bill?

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Simple economics, my friend...

"one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $25."

http://cointrackers.com/coins/160/1941-mercury-dime/

So... $25 if it's in a certified state. Cost to have a dime certified? Standard fee = $30.
https://www.ngccoin.com/news/articl...and-Revised-Services-and-Fees-Effective-4113/

Basically, you're better off BUYING one in a certified state, than you are sending one in! LOL

Skippy

I get thinking that it is a really nice shape coin, but its just such a common coin. I dug this Barber Half and decided to submit it to PCGS. Came back with a clean grade. I'm glad I sent it in. Looks cool stabbed especially knowing I dug it. I also sent on a 1931 S Lincoln cent. Its a key date and I was hoping for a clean grade too. It came back VF Details- Environmental Damage.

I do have about 4 sharp barber dimes I'm contemplating sending in.

Stiffwrists said:

I get thinking that it is a really nice shape coin, but its just such a common coin. I dug this Barber Half and decided to submit it to PCGS. Came back with a clean grade. I'm glad I sent it in. Looks cool stabbed especially knowing I dug it. I also sent on a 1931 S Lincoln cent. Its a key date and I was hoping for a clean grade too. It came back VF Details- Environmental Damage.

I do have about 4 sharp barber dimes I'm contemplating sending in.

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Turned out nice, congrats!