In 1940, a year before the war was set to begin, the US minted over 100 million Mercury dimes. Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco.1940 Dime Value Details Image Credit: Littleton Coin Company
Stick around to learn more about the 1940 dime. Despite the confusion on who is on this coin, the 1940 dime remains to be one of the most beautiful, sought-after coins in US mintage-even if they’re not as expensive as other, older coins.īut how much is the true value of a 1940 dime? Can you sell a 1940 dime regardless of its mint mark? What errors should one look out for, and how do they affect the price of the coin? Today, we’ll delve into all of that and more.