1926-S Mercury Dime

The 1926-S Mercury Dime is a key date within the Mercury Dime series. It has a tiny mintage of just over 1.5 million coins struck at the San Francisco Mint. Although it has a small mintage, it can be found in some of the highest Mint State and Full Band version grades. This is possibly due to collectors saving low mintage coins at the time of release. The 1926-S Mercury Dime will command a premium depending on the grade and is worth the effort to find one that offers beauty and value.

History of the 1926-S Mercury Dime

When looking for that perfect 1926-S Mercury Dime, seek out ones with a sharp strike and attractive surfaces. Depending on what the collector is looking for, this coin can be found at somewhat reasonable prices in lower grades and can reach upwards of tens of thousands of dollars for this key date. The Mercury Dime features a younger Lady Liberty on the obverse wearing a winged cap, and a fasces with an ax and wrapped in olive branches on the reverse. The ‘S’ mint mark can be found on the bottom of the reverse of the coin, adding value to this special date.