1928 Mercury Dime
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 19,480,000 |
| 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-2038 |
Mint records show 19,480,000 Mercury dimes for the 1928 Philadelphia issue. Herbert Hoover won the presidential election that November, riding the wave of 1920s prosperity. The stock market was climbing toward the speculative peak it would reach the following autumn. The 1928 is a common date in all grades and carries no particular scarcity. Full Bands examples are readily available in Mint State.
| 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) | $17.50–$20 |
| 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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