1923 Mercury Dime
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 50,130,000 |
| 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-2024 |
Philadelphia resumed Mercury dime production in 1923 with 50,130,000 coins after the 1921 low and the complete 1922 production gap. No dimes were struck at any mint in 1922 because the Mint concentrated on silver dollars under the terms of the Pittman Act, which required the Treasury to purchase and coin domestic silver. The 1923 represents the return to normal dime production after two years of disruption.
The 1923 is a common date available in all grades through gem Mint State. Full Bands examples are readily obtainable. The coin carries no particular variety significance and serves 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–$6.50 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $5.50–$6.50 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $7–$8 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $8.50–$10 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $15–$17.50 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $27–$32 |
| 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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