1931 Mercury Dime
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 3,150,000 |
| 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-2046 |
Philadelphia struck 3,150,000 Mercury dimes in 1931, a Depression-era low for the facility. The national unemployment rate hit 15.9% that year. Banks continued to fail at a pace that would eventually prompt the creation of the FDIC in 1933. The Mint was producing coins at minimum levels across most denominations, manufacturing only what the shrinking economy required.
The 1931 is a better date in the Mercury dime series. Circulated examples are available but less common than pre-Depression issues, and Mint State coins command premiums reflecting the constrained surviving population. Full Bands examples are scarce.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $5.50–$6 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $6 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $6.50–$7 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $7.50–$9 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $11–$13 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $20–$23 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $31–$35 |
| 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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