1939 Mercury Dime
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 67,749,321 |
| 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-2066 |
Philadelphia delivered 67,749,321 Mercury dimes in 1939, the highest output to that point in the series. Germany invaded Poland on September 1, launching World War II in Europe. The United States was officially neutral, but American industry began gearing up for the possibility of war. The Mint was operating at high capacity across all denominations, and the 1939 Mercury dime production reflected both the recovering domestic economy and the Mint's expanded manufacturing capability. The 1939 is among the most common Mercury dimes.
| 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) | $6.50–$7.50 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $9–$10.50 |
| 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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