1938-D Mercury Dime
Mercury Dime · 1916-1945
- Year / Mint 1938 · D (Denver)
- Denomination 10¢
- Designer Adolph A. Weinman
- Mintage 5,537,000
- Melt Value ~$4.73
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| MS-65 FB | $83 · $130 · $175 · $250 | 4 |
| MS-66 FB | $145–$210 | 5 |
Ask is the middle 50% of current asking prices on active eBay listings — what sellers are asking, not what a coin sold for, and not our valuation; grades shown without a designation are plain examples.
Listings observed 2026-08-24.
Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Mercury Dime (1916-1945)
- Denomination 10¢
- Designer Adolph A. Weinman
- Composition 90% silver
- Metal content 0.0723 oz fine silver — about $5 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-09-10 metals.dev
- Weight 2.5 g
- Diameter 17.9 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage 5,537,000
- Mint mark D
History
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