1940 Mercury Dime
Mercury Dime · 1916-1945
- Year / Mint 1940 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination 10¢
- Designer Adolph A. Weinman
- Mintage 65,361,827
- Melt Value ~$4.73
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| MS-65 FB | $74–$140 | 5 |
| MS-66 FB | $99 · $115 · $130 · $140 | 4 |
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 2026-08-25.
See Also
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 65,361,827
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
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