1936 (D) Mercury Dime
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$840 MS65 04-25-2022 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1936 (D) Mercury Dime is a dime from the Denver Mint, belonging to the Mercury Dimes 1916-1945 series. With a mintage of 16.1 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 14% of production. 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. Struck during the Great Depression, when mintages dropped sharply and the United States abandoned the gold standard in 1933. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $7 to $73 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5000.
External References
Error Varieties(21)
1936-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1936-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1936-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1936-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1936-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1936-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1936-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1936-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1936-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1936-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1936-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
1936-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-008
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1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004
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1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-008
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1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-010
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1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-011
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1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-012
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1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-013
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1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-014
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1936-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-015
SKH-10c-1936D-01 Spiked Head
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