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1938 (S) Mercury Dime

Strike Type
1938 (S) Mercury Dime

Coin Details

Year
1938
Denomination
Dime
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Mercury Dimes 1916-1945
Designer
Adolph Alexander Weinman
Mintage
8,090,000
Composition
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight
2.5g
Diameter
17.9mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$6.77 - $57

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$776 MS68 06-03-2004 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1938 (S) Mercury Dime is a dime produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Mercury Dimes 1916-1945 series. Total mintage reached 8.1 million. The design is by Adolph Alexander Weinman. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5014.

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