1930 S Mercury Dime F1

Category: Mercury Dimes (1916-1945)
Mint: San Francisco
Mintage: 1,843,000
Obverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.9
Weight: 2.5g
ASW: 0.0723oz
Melt Value: $1.76 (9/2/2023)
Diameter: 17.8mm
Edge: Reeded

The production of coins slowed considerably in 1930, due to the effects of the Great Depression. Many 1930-S dimes remained in vaults for a few years until the demand for fresh coin reappeared in 1934-35. By this time collectors were already alerted to this low mintage issue and preserved a fair number of Mint State pieces. 1930-S dimes are scarce in the higher circulated grades, but Mint State survivors are more plentiful than they would have been under normal economic conditions, and this holds down the value of worn pieces. Gems are not rare, though very few of these have Full Bands. One reverse die shows the mintmark repunched east of the first impression, but the separation is slight.