- 1939 Mercury Dime
Coin Info
Mercury Dime 1930-1939 Displaying 1 to 25 ( of 90 products ) Sort By Position Name Price Unit of Measure Date, Mint Mark: Grade Grade Note. More than 100 million Mercury dimes were made in 1939 – a high number of coins that was a direct response to the waning economic effects of the Great Depression and, subsequently, a growing need for new coinage in the United States. 1939 Mercury dimes are quite common, and there are few highlights to mention from that year, in terms of the Mercury dime, other than the fact that the large number of 1939-dated dimes means there are plenty in all grades for coin collectors to enjoy today. This page is dedicated exclusively to the 1939 Mercury Dime. You will find a lot of information below such as mintages, specifications, and images. Be sure to visit our Mercury Dime Forum if you need help. We also have a Mercury Dime Grading Forum to help you establish a grade for your Mercury Dime. All forums are completely free to register.
- 1939 Mercury Dime NGC MS65 Gold CAC Sticker Fatty Holder With Holo Reverse. 1939-D Mercury Dime NGC MS65 FB Gold CAC Sticker Fatty Holder. 1941 10C PCGS PR65 GOLD CAC GREEN LABEL OLD HOLDER.
- This page is dedicated exclusively to the 1939 Mercury Dime. You will find a lot of information below such as mintages, specifications, and images. Be sure to visit our Mercury Dime Forum if you need help. We also have a Mercury Dime Grading Forum to help you establish a grade for your Mercury Dime.
More than 100 million Mercury dimes were made in 1939 – a high number of coins that was a direct response to the waning economic effects of the Great Depression and, subsequently, a growing need for new coinage in the United States. 1939 Mercury dimes are quite common, and there are few highlights to mention from that year, in terms of the Mercury dime, other than the fact that the large number of 1939-dated dimes means there are plenty in all grades for coin collectors to enjoy today.
Here’s a breakdown of the mintages and values for 1939 Mercury dimes:
1939, 67,740,000 minted; $4
1939 proof, 9,321; $500
1939-D, 24,394,000; $4
1939-S, 10,540,000; $5
*Values are for coins in a grade of Extremely Fine-40, unless otherwise noted.
While many Mercury dime enthusiasts will buy examples of 1939 Mercury dimes in circulated grades to save money for the scarcer issues, a great number of numismatists will try to acquire these latter-date Mercury dimes in uncirculated grades. For those who pursue upper-end Mercury dimes, it’s safe to say that financial issues rarely will get in the way. Uncirculated examples can be had for under $20 each, and MS-65 specimens generally range from about $25 to $40 each. Proof 1939 Mercury dimes come in an array of conditions, from cloudy and toned to brilliant with cameo surfaces. Opt for the latter if you want to add to your collection a truly gorgeous coin with upward investment potential.