1923 Mercury Dime
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About This Coin
The 1923 Mercury Dime is a United States dime from the Mercury Dimes 1916-1945 series — 7th of 27 years in the series. In 1923, coins were struck at the San Francisco and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 56.6 million. This ranks 14th of 27 years by total mintage, at the series median of 56.6 million. The obverse features young Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap, symbolizing freedom of thought — often called the "Mercury" dime despite not depicting the Roman god and the reverse displays a Roman fasces — a bundle of rods with an axe — entwined with an olive branch, symbolizing strength through unity tempered by peace. Minted during and after World War I, as America emerged as a global power and experienced the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Struck two years after the 1921 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $8 to $1.5K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $4.3K in MS67* grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
