1927 Mercury Dime
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 28,080,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt Value | $5.27 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | Adolph A. Weinman |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-2035 |
Philadelphia delivered 28,080,000 Mercury dimes in 1927, the year Charles Lindbergh flew the Spirit of St. Louis solo across the Atlantic from New York to Paris. The flight captivated the nation and turned Lindbergh into the most famous person in America overnight. Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs for the Yankees. The first talking picture, The Jazz Singer, premiered in October. The Mercury dimes circulating through American pockets that year moved through a country that felt like the future was arriving ahead of schedule. The 1927 is common in all grades.
| 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)