Price Guide for 1936 Dime Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $7.00 – $121.00Uncirculated: $11.00 – $3,525.00
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eBayCirculated: $2.32 – $56.00Uncirculated: $0.99 – $985.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $4.00 – $11.00Uncirculated: $12.00 – $4,750.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $276.00Uncirculated: $2.50 – $29,375.00
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eBayUncirculated: $37.00 – $12,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $450.00 – $525.00Uncirculated: $685.00 – $35,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $9.00 – $30.00Uncirculated: $0.75 – $840.00
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eBayCirculated: $9.00 – $42.00Uncirculated: $13.50 – $650.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $4.00 – $30.00Uncirculated: $35.00 – $750.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $22.00 – $23,000.00
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eBayUncirculated: $28.01 – $1,550.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $40.00 – $32,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $30.00 – $14,950.00
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eBayCirculated: $64.00Uncirculated: $28.00 – $3,995.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $40.00 – $14,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $0.55 – $1,920.00
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eBayCirculated: $0.99 – $63.00Uncirculated: $19.00 – $253.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $4.00 – $27.00Uncirculated: $30.00 – $1,250.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $16.00 – $15,275.00
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eBayUncirculated: $12.50 – $760.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $25.00 – $15,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $129.00
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eBayUncirculated: $112.28
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $10.00 – $95.00Uncirculated: $100.00 – $150.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $81.00 – $1,144.00
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eBayUncirculated: $87.00 – $1,795.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $120.00 – $1,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $68.00
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eBayUncirculated: $118.50 – $202.50
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $10.00 – $82.00Uncirculated: $90.00 – $400.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $881.00 – $1,925.00
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eBayUncirculated: $300.00 – $1,313.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $300.00 – $1,150.00
Design and Specifications of the 1936 Dime
The 1936 Mercury Dime was part of the series minted from 1916 to 1945. This coin design, featuring Liberty wearing a winged cap, was often mistaken for the Roman god Mercury, hence its popular name. The year 1936 saw the United States continuing its recovery from the Great Depression, and these coins played a crucial role in everyday commerce.
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
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| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Mint Marks | P (Philadelphia, no mint mark), D (Denver), S (San Francisco) |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Obverse Design | Winged Liberty Head (Mercury Dime), designed by Adolph A. Weinman |
| Reverse Design | Fasces with olive branch, designed by Adolph A. Weinman |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of a 1936 Mercury Dime significantly impacts its value. While common in circulated grades, these coins become increasingly valuable in higher mint state conditions. Key areas for grading include Liberty’s cheek and hair details on the obverse, and the bands on the fasces on the reverse.
Coins with full split bands (FSB) on the reverse are particularly prized and can command substantial premiums. The presence of original luster and absence of contact marks also greatly enhance the coin’s desirability and value.
Mintage: 87,504,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, but scarce in gem (MS65+) condition
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-preserved specimens
Mintage: 16,132,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in gem (MS65+) condition
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-preserved specimens
Mintage: 9,210,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in gem (MS65+) condition
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-preserved specimens
Toning can play a significant role in a 1936 Mercury Dime’s value. Coins with attractive, natural toning patterns are often more desirable to collectors. Strike quality is another important factor, with well-struck coins featuring sharp details being more valuable.
While not particularly rare as a date, the 1936 Mercury Dime in top grades (MS66 and above) can be quite scarce, especially with full split bands. The San Francisco mint coins are generally the most challenging to find in superb condition, potentially commanding higher premiums in top grades.
