Whitman Expo
1927-D Dime MS FB Values
Details
This Denver-mint issue is a widely available in circulated grades and can be found with relative ease through MS64, including specimens with Full Bands. In grades of MS65 and above, the 1927-D Mercury dime becomes much more challenging and is exceptionally rare in MS66 or better.
Obverse: Winged Liberty, or Mercury (the Roman god of commerce), is depicted facing left with LIBERTY spelled around the periphery. IN GOD WE TRUST appears left of the neck and the date is positioned just below the bust around 5 o'clock. The designer's initials "AW" appear to the right of the neck.
Reverse: A large torch is centered vertically adorned with an axe head and olive branches. UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN * ONE DIME * is spelled out around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears near the bottom rim left of the torch.
Basic Information
GSID:
4560
Coin Date:
1927-D
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Denver
Mintage:
4,812,000
Coinage Type:
Winged liberty head (Mercury) dime
Coinage Years:
1916-1945
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
D
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
2.5 gr
Weight:
0.08 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0723 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
