1920-S Mercury Dime
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Mintage | 13,820,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt Value | $5.50 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | Adolph A. Weinman |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-2021 |
San Francisco struck 13,820,000 Mercury dimes in 1920, a substantial increase from the previous year's 8.85 million. The 1920-S is available in circulated grades without significant difficulty, and Mint State examples can be located with patience. Strike quality is the variable to watch. San Francisco's 1920 production included both well-struck coins with full reverse band separation and softer pieces where the bands merge. The Full Bands premium is meaningful at MS64 and above, where collectors pay for both preservation and strike sharpness.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $5.50–$6.50 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $6–$7 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $7–$8 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $9–$10.50 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $17.50–$20 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $39–$45 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $118–$137 |
| 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)
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