1918 Mercury Dime
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 26,680,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt Value | $5.47 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | Adolph A. Weinman |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-2013 |
26,680,000 Mercury dimes left the Philadelphia Mint in 1918, the second full year of American involvement in World War I. The Spanish Flu pandemic arrived in the United States in early 1918, and by October it was killing thousands daily. Philadelphia was among the hardest-hit cities; the Mint continued operations throughout the crisis, though the workforce was depleted. The coins struck that year circulated through a country simultaneously fighting a war overseas and a pandemic at home.
The 1918 Philadelphia is readily available in all circulated grades. Mint State examples are common enough that collectors can be selective about strike quality and eye appeal. Full Bands coins command modest premiums. The date carries no particular variety significance and is collected as a standard Philadelphia entry in the series.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $5.50–$6 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $6–$7 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $7.50–$9 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $12.50–$14.50 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $23–$26 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $35–$41 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $59–$68 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all Mercury Dimes varieties →- PCGS CoinFacts: Mercury Dimes
- NGC Coin Explorer: Mercury Dimes
- Heritage Auctions Archives
- Stack's Bowers Auction Archives
- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)