1934 Mercury Dime
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 24,080,000 |
| 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-2049 |
Mercury dime production resumed at Philadelphia in 1934 with 24,080,000 coins after two years with no dimes struck at any mint. No dimes were produced in 1932 or 1933, the only complete production gaps in the series. The Silver Purchase Act of 1934, signed by President Roosevelt in June, directed the Treasury to buy silver on the open market until silver composed one-quarter of the nation's monetary reserves. The act's effects on coinage production would unfold across the rest of the decade.
The 1934 is common in all grades and marks the return of healthy Mercury dime production after the Depression-era lows. Full Bands examples are readily available in Mint State.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $4.50–$5 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $5–$5.50 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $5.50–$6 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $6 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $5.50–$6.50 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $11–$13 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $23–$26 |
| 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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