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To begin with, mercury dimes are misnamed.
The portrait on the front of this coin was mistaken for (and bears resemblance to) the Greek god Mercury.
But the portrait is in fact of Liberty — the same figure that has graced U.S. coins since their introduction.
More about mercury dime coins and what they’re worth…
Little-Known Facts About Mercury Dimes
Mercury in Greek mythology was known as the “quick messenger” and was equipped with wings to better execute his duties.
The confusion comes in when the designer of the coin, Adolf Weinman, added wings to Liberty’s headdress.The wings were added to symbolize “liberty of thought”. However in the end, due to misconception, the coin was improperly named the mercury dime.
The mercury head dime was minted from 1916 through 1945 when it was replaced by the Roosevelt dime.
All mercury dimes are 90% silver, therefore they are at least worth their silver bullion price… which is more than 10 cents.
For mercury dimes — and most other 90% silver coins — you can expect a coin dealer to pay you 9 times face value for them (silver being 15.00/oz). So every mercury dime is worth at least 90 cents or more. This is of course with the exception of the rarer mercury dimes which are listed here:
Mercury Dime Values
- 1942-D 2/1: $675 to $950 – 2 is stamped over a pre-existing 1
- 1942 2/1: $625 to $900 – Same as above without the D mintmark
- 1931-D: $8 to $20 – Lower mintage
- 1926-S: $12 to $60 – Lower mintage
- 1925-D: $4 to $40 – Lower mintage
- 1921-D: $75 to $400 – Low mintage
- 1921: $60 to $300 – Low mintage
- 1919-D: $4 to $24 – Lower mintage
- 1917-D: $4.50 to $45 – Lower mintage
- 1916-S: $4 to $20 – Lower mintage
- 1916-D: $900 to $9,200 – Extremely low mintage
The large margin in price ranges cover the various grades of a coin.
The mint mark on the mercury head dime is very small and can be found on the reverse side of the coin on the bottom left — right after the E in the word ONE and just left of the branch.
The prices listed above for the more rare mercury dimes are from the Red Book. You probably will not receive this amount of money for them from a coin dealer, because a dealer won’t always give you exactly what the coin is worth. If they did, they would never make any money and be out of business.
For the most common mercury dimes, you can expect to get about $1 apiece for them — no matter what condition they’re in. Silver is silver, whether it’s pretty or not.
I have been collecting and trading coins for years. Coin collecting is a hobby for me, and I’ve done a lot of research about coins through the years.
I have amercury dime dated 1944. Is it worth anything.
RE the 1942D with the 2 stamped over a pre-existing 1. Is the restamp visible?
Sarah,
Yes, the re-stamp is visible, but you have to look carefully. The “2” appears as if it was literally placed over and just to the right of the “1.”
hi i have mercury dimes from 1919 to 1947 some are D and S also i have liberty half dollars that range from 1941 to 1947 silver quarters 1954 to 1964 silver dollar 1971 fifty cent peices 1964 to1968 indian penny 1890 and wheat pennies 1919 1958 i just want to kno how much they would be worth if any
Hi, Grape —
Assuming your coins are all in typical circulation grades and the date ranges include the common dates, the values below are rough estimates of what each of your coins are worth:
1890 Indian Head cent: $2 to $3
1919 Lincoln cent: 10 to 20 cents
1958 Lincoln cent: 2 to 3 cents
Mercury dimes: $1.75 to $3.50
Washington quarters (1954 to 1964): $$2.50 to $4.50
Walking Liberty half dollars: $5.75 to $7.50
1964 Kennedy half dollar: $5.50 to $6.00
1965 to 1968 Kennedy half dollars: $1.75 to $2.50
1971 copper-nickel clad Eisenhower dollar: $1 to $1.20
1971 40% silver Eisenhower dollar: $3 to $5
Hello Joshua..I have a 1942 Mercury Dime in very good condiction.Denver Mint wanna know if its worth anything its features are very well seen.
Hi, Sonny —
Yes, your 1942-D Mercury dime is worth about $2 to $3.
I have a 1944 mecury dime with no mint mark . What is the value? It’s in pretty fair condition
Hi, Sumner
Your 1944 Mercury dime is worth $2 to $3.
I have a Liberty Dime that ismissing the center two numbersof the date. Is it of any extra value?
Hi, Dyslin —
If you’d like to post a photo on the Fun Times Guide to Coins Facebook page, we’d be happy to take a look and see what’s going on with your dime. Here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/#!/TheFunTimesGuideToCoins
I have a Mercury head 1936 D Gold looking dime. What is its value?
i have a wierd coin and cant find it anywhere online its a dime from 1887 sitting lady on front but on the back it has de letters w.d.c do you know anything bout this?
wats up with a 1920 mercury dime, iz there any value to it,its in great condition.
Hi, Wayne – Right now, a 1920 Mercury dime is worth at least $3 to $5 in circulated but decent shape.
i have a 1906 dime in good shape. whats it worth ??
Eileen,
A typical 1906 dime with an average amount of wear is worth around $4 to $7.
I have several mercury head dimes what do you use to clean them? one of them is a 1916 worn but you can see the date.
Holly,
If you clean your dimes, you will lower their value and can damage their surfaces. If there is any dirt or loose grime on them, you can safely soak them in some tepid water and pat (not rub) them dry with a soft cloth.
How much are the dimes worth? I have a 1916 bt I dont know where to look for the D or S can you help me out? Thanks! ; )
Holly,
On the back of the coin, you’ll want to check on the bottom left side between the “ONE” and the fasces design. The mintmarks often look a little blobby. Good luck!
Thank you for your help. I don’t thimk they make a magnifying glass strong enough lol the information about cleaning them was very useful thank you I thought about getting some tarnex Im glad I asked first.
I have been looking at the dimes I have and I have several without a mint stamped on them should they have one? I also have a 1916 mercury head dime with no mint on it. they are worn a little but you can read with a magnifying glass. what does this mean and could they be worth anything?
i want to selll a dime i have from 1943 the old school dime who wannts to buy
what is a 1913 v nickel worh… in vg condition?
1943-s mercury dime pcgs ms65 whats it worth
Hi, Thomas –
If the bands of the fasces on the reverse are fully split, it’s worth around $50, but about $20 if the bands are not fully split.
1939 dime with f in neck line
Perhaps you can tell me anything about a Mercury Dime I have that is 1 cm and has a mint more ‘D’ on it dated 1914. It’s tiny!
Sounds just like you have a replica Mercury dime likely intended for use in a doll play set or something of that nature.
I have a mercury dime from 1936 without no mint mark in the back.
Can you please give me some more info and value of it please.
Elpollo,
A 1936 Mercury dime without a mintmark means it was made at the Philadelphia mint; such a piece is worth around $3.
I have a 1916D mercury dime VF30 determined cleaned?????? Whats it worth??
John,
Generally, cleaned coins are worth about half the value of their uncleaned counterparts. While you can really only get an estimation based on a sight-seen evaluation, it’s probably worth in the neighborhood of $1,500 to $2,000 assuming its authentic.
i have a 1943 Mercury dime with the other side being a wheat penny. it is the size of a dime. when looking at the side, it appears to be about 80% silver, and 20% copper. any idea on what it might be worth?
Darien –
It sounds like you have an illusionist’s coin, made especially as a gaffe piece. These are really considered to be novelty coins and have little monetary value to coin collectors.
Hi Jay,my name is Haley,,I have a Mercury Dime,,Dated ( 1935 ),,,it also have the mark of ( 1936 ) Dime,,Could it be worth the same amount?
Hi, Haley –
1935 and 1936 Mercury dimes in typical condition are worth around $3 each.
I have a 1941-42 double stamped mercury dime…is it worth anything and if so how would i go about selling it
If you have a 1941/42 Mercury dime, where the 2 appears to be stamped over the 1, it is worth at least $500 to $600.
What dimes are worth the BIG money?
Hi, Jose –
As for dimes, some of the most popular, rare dimes from the last 100 years are those listed in these two articles:
Rare Barber dimes: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/historical-values-barber-dimes/
Rare Mercury dimes: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/rare-mercury-dimes/
Good luck!
I have a 1928 mercury dime. Does this have any value?
hi, i have a 1944 mercury dime with a visible 1/2 on the neck, can this be or am i seeing things ?
Hi, Amy –
The 1/2 mark was inscribed or counterstamped by somebody outside of the mint and does therefore doesn’t increase the coin’s value, which is around $3. Thanks for your question!
I have 1916 d dime mercury, i guidance?
Hi,
If your coin is authentic, it has a value of at least $750 to $800, though likely much more. To be sure your coin is genuine, you will want to have it graded by a third-party coin authentication firm. Here is some more info on that:
https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/slabbed_coins/
Once you have determined that your coin is real, if you decide to sell it, you could either list it on eBay or sell it to a local coin dealer. Here are some posts with tips on how to do that:
https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/coin_dealer/
Thank you very much. I will check it out
1916 S – $4.00-$20.00 : Lower mintage
1916 D – $900.00-$9,200.00 : Extremely low mintage
I copied this info from one of the sites that “Joshua The Fun TimesGuide” had provided.
1916-D Mercury dime – The key date for the series, the 1916-D is indeed a rare coin. A mere 264,000 were minted, and without a doubt, even fewer exist today. For decades, this coin has been recognized as a popular rarity, and because it is also part of a heavily collected series of coins, has long been a relatively expensive coin to purchase. Values for the 1916-D start at around $1,000 for a heavily worn specimen (Good-4). However, for an uncirculated 1916-D, expect to pay between $10,000 and $15,000 or more.
Rare Mercury dimes: https://coins.thefuntimesguide….
I have two coins that have Lady Liberty from a mercury dime on one side and Abraham Lincoln’s face on the other. It says one cent and it dates 1926. I can’t find anything like it online so I’m wondering if anyone knows where I can find information on the coins. I also have a penny with no date and wheat on both sides, again no luck researching online. any help would be appreciated.
Nate,
You have a novelty coin that was made from a Mercury dime and Lincoln cent that were essentially fused together. While a gag or conversation piece, unfortunately it is not an error.
The same would be true for your dateless, double reverse Lincoln wheat cent.
Courtney,
What type of error does your 1940 Lincoln wheat cent have? If you would like, please feel free to share a photo here in the comments section.
Thank you!
Mercury was a ROMAN god that was adopted from the Greeks. His GREEK counter was Hermes and both versions are sly and quick. He was also a very good story teller. I’m in 6th grade and I know more than you!
greetings, just came across a 1922 mercury dime and i am having trouble getting any info on it. it seems that they did not strike this dime in 1922…any help? any value?
Hi, Al –
You are exactly right – no Mercury dimes were struck in 1922. What you have is some type of novelty/fantasy coin that is worth maybe a dollar or two to collectors of novelty coins.
i have 1 1942 mercury dime but isn’t in good look . anybody know how is worth at?
Nirav,
A 1942 Mercury dime, even in really bad shape, is worth at least $2 to $3 for its silver value.
i have a 1923 mercury in good condition anybody knows the worth
Hi, Taken –
A 1923 Mercury dime in average circulated grade is worth around $3 to $5.
I have a collection of United States Dimes years 1935, ’36, ’38, ’39, ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44, ’45. was wondering if someone can get me any information on these coins, I wouldn’t want to go to a coin collector store and get ripped off.
Hi Jay,
Assuming your Mercury dimes all exhibit average wear for their age, each should bring you around $3 (more or less) if sold to a coin dealer.
Hello: I have a 1916 mercury dime in very good condition. I would love to sell it but,, Here where i live there isn’t any trust worthy coin dealers here. Could you point me in a good dir?
Hello Nancy,
Certainly – thanks for checking. One of the best ways to sell a coin like yours is on eBay. Because a 1916 Mercury dime in circulated condition is worth around $5, you may pay more in gas and time to travel to sell your coin or even to spend time looking up a list of reputable dealers.
I suggest you give eBay a try, list it for a fair starting price (maybe around $3?) and see what happens. Be sure to post a good photo of the coin’s heads and tails side!
Good luck!
just found one of these looking through a random collection of coins i have since i was a kid. its a 1942 ( no mint stamp) in Extra Fine Condition – you can see all the detail for the face and the reverse side has all the detail to the ribbon and leaves.
Great find, Ash! It should be worth at least 5-10 cents.
I have a 1914 Mercury Dime in very good condition it is the size of my pinky any idea what it is worth? I do not see a D or an S on it and a jewelry store confirmed it is real.
Hi Carmen,
What is the design on your coin? Is it the winged-head Liberty or a photo of Liberty wearing what looks like a cloth cap? Mercury dimes were first minted in 1916, so I’d be curious to see what the date and design were on the coin. If you wouldn’t mind submitting a photo of your coin, and perhaps include in that photo another dime to compare the sizes, that would be most helpful.
Thank you for your question!
I have a 1942 mercury dime. Has the winged hat and the d for the mint mark. How much is it worth?
Hi, Doe –
A 1942 Winged Liberty Head (or “Mercury”) dime is worth $3.
Best,
Josh
Hey I found one of these coins I can post a pic could anyone tell me if I have a mercury. 1942 with no mint Bonn it
Hello, Tracie —
Yes, you indeed have a 1942 Mercury dime. Yours is worth around $3 to $4.
Thanks for checking with us!
I have a 1944 mercury dime how much is it worth
Hello, Carlos —
A 1944 Mercury dime is worth $2.50 to $3 in typical worn condition.
Best,
Josh
I have 3 of this dimes 1940 1942 1968
The 1940 the 1942
Hello, Ronald –
Each of your dimes is worth around $3.
Thanks for your question!
Josh
Hello new here. I just found a 1925 Merc maybe g12 but it has very prom date doubling. Is it worth anything? thanks
Hello,
This sounds like an interesting piece. Would you mind posting a photo of your coin so I can determine the situation with the doubled date and what your coin might be worth?
Thanks!
Hi ,
I have a 1942 silver dime that has a small mint Mark after the E on one but it’s small cannot make it out perhaps need a magnifier, but I also noticed that behind In God we Trust has an extra T at the end right at the line of the neck,any suggestions on what this means?
Hello, Sandi —
This sounds interesting… Would you mind posting a photo of your coin please so I can determine the possible cause (and probable value) please?
Thank you!
I have 40 Mercury dimes in “mint” [MS-65] condition from 1941 to 1945. What would be a good asking price ?????………t/y [ individually or the lot or an average]…BTW…no mint marks [plain]
Hello, Dan —
If you’ve got 40 Mercury dimes, you’re talking about what could make a great “mixed-date, uncirculated roll.” While I ordinarily advise to sell coins individually, as they often tend to bring in a small percentage more that way, I’m tempted to suggested selling this as a 1940s Philadelphia mixed-date BU roll, which might help it to sell a lot more quickly.
I hope this advice helps!
Josh
I have a “Double Struck 1941/1942” mercury dime. Could someone tell me what it might be worth?
Hi, Mtn Momma —
Actually, it’s normal for the “4” to be double struck on 1942/1 Mercury dimes. Assuming your piece is an authentic 1942/1, depending on its grade, it would be worth from $500 to $1,000 or more.
Nice coin!
Josh
I have a mercury dime its a 1944 how much is it worth.
I was wondering if the dime I have in a case from 1941 in a mercury
Hi, Pietra —
Indeed, you do have a 1941 Mercury dime! The value of the coin itself is about $2 to $2.50, but the piece may have sustained a bit of edge damage due to being encased.
Have a great day!
Josh @ TheFunTimesGuide
I have came across a 1916 winged- head silver dime in not so good condition how do I find out the value ?
I have a 1942 Mercury Dime, but it’s different it have like four tips around. Its like it was’t cut well. I have been looking on the web for coins with this error but have not find anything and have not seen coins like that before.
photo here
Hi, Karla —
I see what happened. This coin was once incorporated into jewlery; perhaps it was part of a bezel of some sort. This would have caused damage to points of the coin along the edge, which is why the tips appear as they do. While the coin is technically damaged, it is still worth $1 to $2.
Best,
Josh
Hi, Karla —
Would you please submit a photo of your coin so I can determine what may be going on with it?
Thank you!
Josh
I have two 1942 mercury dimes but I’m not sure how check if they are the ones that are worth more than a dollar?
Hi, Darlene —
A photo of your coins can help me better ascertain the value of your 1942 Mercury dimes, but as long as they display worn, but not damaged or cleaned, surfaces, they should be worth $1 to $1.50 each.
I hope this helps,
Josh
Hey i was just wondering, why the mercury dime i have doesnt have a mint mark on it any where.. and also why is there a little “w” on the front of the dime on the right bottom?? Ne more question.. how much would a Alexander III, 336-323 BC be worth?
Hi, Andrea —
As for the Mercury dime, the lack of a mintmark means it was struck at the Philadelphia mint. Though, without knowing its date I won’t be able to say approximately how much that coin is worth. The “W” is the monogram of the coin’s designer, Adolph A. Weinman. These appear on every Mercury dime.
As for the Alexander III, 336-323 BC coin, if it is authentic, its value would range from about $750 or more. However, many replicas of these coins have been made and your coin would have to be inspected in-hand to determine whether or not it is authentic.
All the best,
Josh
I have a 1943d dime that has a circle-like indention on the back center. Have you seen/heard of such a thing?
Pic
Hi, Phil —
Thank you for the photos. The circular indentation is post mint damage. However, this 1943-D Mercury dime still has value for its intrinsic silver bullion. I’d therefore say it is worth around $1.50 to $2 given current silver value.
Best,
Josh
Thank you Josh!! I was hoping for that “one in a million” as we all do but still happy with it. Thanks for the info.
You’re welcome. Phil! Keep looking! One-in-a-million coins do exist and are sometimes found in pocket change.
All the best,
Josh
Hi i have a 1942 coin how do i know its value
I have a dime just like the one you have above with the same black color on it. Is it still worth 675 to 950?
Hi, Jorge —
Would you please post a photo so I can determine what may be going on with your dime?
Thank you!
Josh
it don’t let me upload it cause it’s more than 2mb my pic but it’s exactly like yours but instead it has 1942 nd a weird w sign
But its not 1936 its 1942
i have a dime that looks like the one dirty shown but the year 1941 can u give a estimate
Hi, Juan —
A 1941 silver Mercury dime is worth $2 to $2.50.
Best,
Josh
I have a 1941 E mercury dime. I haven’t seen anything on an E dime, do you have any info on that one.
Hello, Sue —
Would you mind posting a photo of your coin, please? The only other single, mint-impressed letters on Mercury dimes, besides the “D” for Denver and “S” San Francisco mintmarks, is the AW monogram for designer Adolph Weinman.
Best,
Josh
hi .I have a 1942 dime…How much is it worth?
The is no D after the E.
Hi, JV —
Your piece would be worth roughly $2 to $2.50 with the current silver values as they are.
Thank you for your question!
Josh
How much could this dime be worth?
Hi. I have a 1941 mercury dime. It doesn’t have a (D) or (S). However on the opposite side of the coin there is a (w). I was wondering what the value could be. On the grading scale on line it would be in the category of Fine.
Hello, Laci —
The “W” on your coin is actually a “W” with an “A” inside it, which are the initials of the coin’s designer, Adolph A. Weinman.
Your piece is worth around $2.25.
Best,
Josh
Hi, I have what I think is about a 1918 or 1919 mercury dime and I was wondering the value. *The pictures were taken with my phone*
And if it is worth anything where would someone sell it?
How much is this dime worth?
Hi, Linda —
I’m sorry, but I don’t seem to see a photo of the dime in question, so I’m not sure what piece you might be talking about. If you wouldn’t mind trying to resubmit the photo or describing the date (and mintmark, if possible) of the coin, that would be great.
Thank you!
Josh
I have a 1936 d dime. How much is it worth?
Hello, Jose!
A 1936-D Mercury dime is worth $2.50 to $3.
Cheers,
Josh
1919 mercury dime?
Hi, Marcus —
The value of a well-worn 1919 Mercury dime is approximately $3 to $5.
Best,
Josh
Hello Josh. Is there any you could give me an idea of what I should sell this silver collection for
Hello, David —
Given current silver values, a dealer would probably buy this set should for somewhere between $32 and $37; perhaps you might receive a tad more if the dealer pays a small premium for the grade of the Mercury dimes, which appear to range from Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
On the retail market (say eBay), this would sell for closer to $50-$55.
Good luck,
Josh
Good morning Josh! I have a 1935 Mercury dime and have noticed the coin is slightly larger than other dimes. Do you know why?
Good day, Jeffrei!
Without seeing a photo, it is hard to say for certain why your Mercury dime would be larger than other dimes. I would be glad to take a look at a photo of your 1935 Mercury dime in comparison with a “regular” dime to determine what may be going on here!
Happy New Year!
Josh
how much is my 1941 s worth
Hi, Ron —
A worn 1941-S Lincoln cent is worth 5 to 8 cents.
Best,
Josh
Hi Josh, I have a Mercury dime Proof Set dating from 1941 to 1945 one from each mint. I just happened to notice that the 1945 from Philly has an error on one of the bands on the fasces. Only a portion of the band exists. Any idea how much this might be worth ?
Hi, Ken —
May I please see a picture of the Mercury dime that appears to be missing the band?
Thank you!
Josh
We have a 1920 D Mercury dime with full bands in near-mint condition… What could it be worth?
Hi, Steven —
That depends on just how “near” it is to Mint State, which is something I could ascertain with a photo. However, a lightly worn 1920-D Mercury dime is worth about $25 to $40 (again, specifics are based on the amount of wear your coin has).
Best,
Josh
Thanks Josh – The coin shows very little wear, but I’ll try to get a photo uploaded soon.
hello Joshua i recently purchased this 1916 s liberty dime..you can see the date and s…i have a photo but i think the condition of the coin is in fair condition..how much would it be worth do you think?
Hi Joshua i recently purchased a 1916 s mercury sliver dime for a few dollars however someone told me they are worth more than a few dollars can you tell me how much it is approximately worth i have poste da photo .it not a very good photo however it is in fair condition andi can see the date and s as well.any idea on the price value thank you
Hi, Scott —
A 1916-S in well-circulated condition is worth $3 to $4.
Best,
Josh
Mercury Dime 1914 Mini ,,whats a good price on this 1? in mint condition
Hi, Ken —
It’s a miniature coin? It’s a novelty piece worth about $1. Interesting it says 1914 — Mercury dimes weren’t made until 1916!
Neat piece,
Josh
heres a pic of Mercury Dime 1914 Mini
Hi I have a very good conditioned 1939 with no mint mark on the back. Curious to see if it’s worth anything.
Hello, Anna —
Your nicely circulated 1939 Philadelphia Mint Mercury dime is worth about $3 in that grade given current silver values.
Best,
Josh
I’m sorry to bug you, just got it but how can you tell where it’s from? Is it by the year? I’m just curious and it’s super cool. I got others like half dollars from way back and dollars with different colors. Like to just find out. Not planning on selling, just fun stuff to collect 🙂 And thank you for letting us know!
Hi, Anna –
Mercury dimes that don’t have a mintmark (on the reverse, or “tail’s” side, just to the right of the “E” in “ONE”) are made in Philadelphia. It sounds like you have a very interesting coin collection! I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying it!
Best,
Josh
Hi..umm idk but i feel i got ripped off right now lol.. I hada 1944 wit a D on back in cardboard case thingy. Marked $29. And along wit it also 2 more wheat dimes wit dates 1936 1946 wit no letter on back of them. I was givin $20 for em. O there was also a buffalo nickel too. Did i get ripped off?
Hello,
May I ask you to please post photos of the coins you asked about above and prices for each along with the photo?
Thank you, and hang in there…
Josh
Oops. I wish i had pix..omg i cant believe i did tht. Smh. But tgey were all n very good condition. Very nice detail n all of em. Kick myself n the ass.
Hello I have a ? about two dimes. 1941 mercury dime https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/b4b43d3486444f0fcb7ddc97b07a7653500cab9e11834af07ba8b68a36167c36.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/91da07135683a05f9d859ff067c547fbe47f1f17f528e4748ad265640ba1ede2.jpg and a 1912 barber head dime. Cant find mint mark on either https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/707d7404e4cfa60c94653def6de3c6b9ccfae1b694bde8e8532e9595196e7ffe.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/4c53a437065cefb010472a54fbf26c8fb4a197d59614b183f53e4549f8efc081.jpg
Hello, Shawn —
The 1912 Barber dime is gorgeous and worth about $5. The 1941 Mercury dime has a value of about $2.50.
Best,
Josh
Thank you very much
Hello I have a 1942 The Silver “Winged” Liberty dime and was wondering about the value of it.
Thanks
David
Hi, David —
Assuming your coin has a typical amount of wear for its age, your 1942 Mercury dime is worth about $3.
Best,
Josh
I have a certificate of ownership signed with a signature it has not been with other coins. It has been in the sleeve that was issued with the ownership slip.
Not sure if that makes any difference. The certificate has a lot of information on it.
Thanks
David
Hi, David —
Would you please submit a photo of the certificate and the coin it authenticates?
Thank you,
Josh
How is a mercury dime worth 3 bucks when above it said 675 to 950.00$
Hi, Joe —
Above, the article states:
1942 D 2/1 – $675.00-$950.00 : 2 is stamped over a pre-existing 1
1942 2/1 – $625.00-$900.00 : Same as above without the D mintmark
The coin you posted is neither a 1942 2/1 nor 1942-D 2/1, but rather a common 1942 Mercury dime. Those are presently worth around $3 in circulated grades. IO hope this clarifies the answer to your question about the coin’s value.
Best,
Josh
I have a dime I found and it’s obviously not in mint condition i woukd say fair condition though but it is a 1942 and has a tiny D on the back side after the word one so could you possibly tell me how much this one is worth? Btw my phone is not allowing me to upload a picture :/ but I could probably email if able thank you
Hi, Cassie —
You have a 1942-D Mercury dime — the “D” near the word “ONE” is the coin’s mintmark. Given today’s silver value and the stated condition of your coin, your Mercury dime is worth about $2.50 to $3.
Thank you for your question!
Josh
I have two 1945 mercury dimes in mint condition and one dime has a small s by the word one, and a 1956 wheat penny with a small d under the date a 1974 aulstrailian penny and a 1981 peso could you tell me how much these are worth?
Hello, Michael —
Here are the values for your coins:
1956-D Lincoln cent – 5 to 10 cents
1945 Mercury dime – $3 to $5
1945-S Mercury dime – $3 to $5
1974 Australian penny – 10 to 15 cents
1981 peso – 20 cents
Thank you for your question!
Josh
Hello–great article! I have a dime with the year slightly obscured — could you tell me if you see 1919 or 1916 ..or? –Thanks!
Hello!
Thank you for your kind comments, Rick! You have a 1919-D Mercury dime and it’s worth about $3.50.
What a nice-looking circulated Mercury dime. Very original color…
Best,
Josh
Thanks!
Hey man! I really enjoyed your article! I have been looking around the net for a while now about the Mercury Dime as well as a few other coins I have. In addition to my Philadelphia 1940 Mercury Dime, I also have some old wheat pennies and a few other American coins with quite a few years on them. However, the most coins in my collection by far are foreign coins given to me by my father over many years growing up as he was in the military and went just about everywhere. Quite a lot of the coins (I have a few pieces of paper money as well) no longer exist due to various reasons, such as the adoption of the Euro among others. Are you as knowledgeable about foreign currency as American currency? I would love to know the worth of some pieces. Thanks for the information, bro!
Hello, Big Earl!
I am not as knowledgeable about paper currency or foreign coins aside from Canadian coins as I am U.S. coin, but I could try and assist on 3 or 4 pieces if you’d like.
You may also find this link of interest: U.S. Coins Worth More Than Face Value – https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/us-coins/
Thank you for your comments, and good luck!
Josh
Hey Josh, I’m Bella. I bought a Mercury Head Dime from my little brother for 50 cents because I like to collect old coins. It is a 1942 mercury head dime and it has no mint Mark. I’ve been trying to find the approximate value and mint but I have had unsatisfactory results. Please help if possible.
Hello, Bella —
It sounds like your little brother gave you a good deal! The silver value of a 1942 Mercury dime alone is worth about $1.50 to $2. A Mercury dime like yours with a typical amount of wear for its age is worth about $2 to $2.50.
Cool coin!
Josh
Thank you so much!
Hello, I have a https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/c46f9a28d5d7a1e14c54e9d9a9cfe261c91aaf8b3f925dd44bb75c4e7417ab6d.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/c60c36a1a70030fd46d9ca2fbe0183c30db0c3cdbddcabcd8a83b9c16d8bd4dc.jpg 1939 Silver dime. It has a
copper ring around the whole rim. Why is this? Does it make it more or less valuable? What do u think it is worth?
Thanks in advance. Allena
Hi, Allena —
This coin appears to be encased in a copper-based jewelry mount. The dime itself is worth about $3, and the copper ring wouldn’t really add any extra value to the piece.
Best,
Josh
Hi Josh,
Thank you so very much for the speedy response and info on this dime.
I have a few other questions, if ok.
If you can’t see the date, is it true the coin is worthless. From what I can tell- it’s a 1921 Standing Liberty quarter.
Other one is I’m not sure if this 1853 Silver Half Dime is a mint error or not. There are swirls on the back. What do u think?
Thanks again!
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Hi, Allena!
You’re welcome. I’m not sure where you may have been told that it’s worthless to collect a coin without a date. This isn’t always true, especially in regards to older type coins, such as those from the 18th and 19th centuries.
I can’t tell the date on your Standing Liberty quarter from the photo (I’m sorry), but perhaps in the right lighting you’ll make out vague traces of the digits that will help you use deduce the date of that piece.
The 1853 silver half dime is still collectible, but it’s damaged due to the post-mint swirl marks (who knows where they came from or how they got there). I’d suggest it is worth around $5, maybe $8.
Thank you for your questions and photos,
Josh
I was wanting to inquire about this dime that a friend of mine found. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Hello, TL —
It’s hard to tell from the photos alone due to lighting, etc. if this would grade out from a third-party coin grading firm as an MS-65, but I seem to see original mint luster on this coin, which is good. The most important thing I could tell you to look for on this coin is on the reverse (“tail’s” side), where you should look and see if the horizontal bands of the fasces are divided. If they are fully split, this coin becomes a Fully Split Bands, or FSB, Mercury dime and goes from being probably a decent deal to a great bargain.
Good luck!
Josh
Also, one more question about a 1866 seated dime. I’ll attach a picture. Thank you in advance.
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Hi, TLJ —
What is your question? Also, I don’t know if this a Philadelphia or San Francisco dime without seeing the reverse.
Kindly hoping to hear more about this coin and what you’re wanting to know!
Thanks,
Josh
Sometimes I get ahead of myself. Sorry about that. I was wondering what it might be worth? Also, do you have any recommendations for how to sell coins, or to whom to sell them in the Houston, Texas area?
And here is a picture of the back. Not that it will help. Hard to see anything. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/fc384efc3c45d6908fa128adf7d4877ad4ba1446e1e5cff531c3abf9688ea8f1.jpg
and one more question. Where does one find out what the MS-65 means? I guess that is a rating of some type?
Hi, TLJ!
I’m very glad you posted a photo of the reverse; this appears to be an 1866 Seated Liberty dime made at the Philadelphia Mint (no mintmark under the wreath). Only 8,000 were minted and far fewer survive today. This coin appears to grade approximately Fine or better and, at retail, would sell for around $950 to $1,000 — maybe a little more if the details on the coin appear nicer than what I see in the photo; selling the coin to a dealer might net you between 50 and 75% of that value, based on the individual needs of the dealer.
MS-65, by the way, refers to a coin that is in Mint State-65 condition and is essentially one of the nicer uncirculated examples. Uncirculated coins are numerically graded on a scale from 60 to 70, and this is explained here: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/how_to_grade_a_coin_grades/
The coin is best left alone as it is in terms of its condition, but you might do well to get it certified by one of the third-party coin grading firms listed in this article: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/slabbed_coins/
Here’s some info on finding a good coin dealer: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/coin_dealer/
And if you want a list of good coin dealers in the Houston area, you should check out this list: https://png.memberclicks.net/find-a-png-dealer
Really nice find! Congratulations!
Cheers,
Josh
Hi Josh, may I ask you a question about a half dollar here? If so, it’s an 1877 Seated Half Dollar. Do you happen to know what it might be worth, if anything?
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Hello, TLJ —
Hmm… I’d be a better judge for this coin if I hypothetically saw it in-hand, but I’d say this 1877 half dollar probably grades Very Fine. I’m a little concerned that it may have had a past cleaning, but that may just be the effects of the photo showing dull surfaces, etc. If this coin is an original, problem-free Very Fine, its retail value would around $65 to $75. If it’s an 1877/6, the value is closer to $550 or $600. I can’t tell for sure in the photo because I can’t see the die diagnostics very well at this resolution level. I’d check it again if I were you.
Again, the coin might grade differently if evaluated in hand than I can tell here.
I hope this info is helpful!
-Josh
Hi, TLJ —
Yes, it is a rating that describes the condition of the coin. I’ve answered this question in the previous reply, but here’s another link that will help: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/mint_state_coin/
Best,
Josh
I just got a 1942 dime I do not however see a mint stamp have looked all over wondering if it is worth anything
Hi, John —
Yes, a 1942 Mercury dime without the mintmark was made in Philadelphia and is worth approximately $2.50 to $3 if it is well worn.
Best,
Josh
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i would like to know what this worth, Josh, its a re stamp 1942 / 1 Mercury Dime,
Hi, Jay —
I can’t get the zoom high enough to see any signs of the notch at the left base of the “2” in the date to confirm that this is a 1942/1-D Mercury dime. But if it is, it’s retail value should be in the $550 to $600 range — much more than the $2 price tag on a regular 1942-D Mercury dime of this grade!
Thank you for your question,
Josh
i have a 1942 dime with a w does anyone know the worth of that its unclear in article.
Hi, Stephanie —
The 1942 Mercury dime has a monogram of “AW” (looks like mainly a “W”) for the coin’s designer, Adolph A. Weinman. This is normal, and your 1942 Mercury dime, assuming it has typical wear for its age, is worth around $2 to $3.
Thank you for your question,
Josh
Is there anyone here that can give me an approximate value of my 1942 dime
Hi, Heath —
Assuming you have a normal, circulated 1942 Mercury dime that has not been cleaned or damaged, its value is approximately $2.50 to $3.
Best wishes,
Josh
Hi Josh I have a 1942 mercury dime but instead of the D at the end of the one on the back, it has an S, what does that mean?
Hi, Rosie —
An “S” mintmark indicates the coin was struck at the San Francisco Mint. Here’s more info on mintmarks: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/mint_marks_letters_on_coins/
Good luck,
Josh
Hi Josh! I have a 1940’s Mercury Dime that appears to not have the last # of the year stamped on it. I can’t seem to find anything like it. Do you know how much it’s worth?
Hi, Fab —
Would you mind posting a photo of this Mercury dime here in the comments section, please?
Thank you!
Josh
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Hi, Fab —
This is a 1942 Mercury dime, though the last digit is only partially struck, but this isn’t a valuable error. However, this classic dime is still worth about $2.50.
Cool find!
Josh
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Hello, Chris —
Yes, your 1900 Barber dime and 1942 Walking Liberty half dollar are made from silver and are definitely worth more than their face values. The 1900 dime has a value of $2.50 to $3 while the 1942 half is worth about $6.
Very nice finds! I love these old, classic American coins…
Cheers,
Josh
Hi i have 3 silver mercury dimes 1939, 1936 and 1940 can you tell me what they are worth
Hello, Daluvofurlife —
Assuming your coins have a typical amount of wear, your 1936, 1939, and 1940 Mercury dimes are worth $2.25 to $2.50 each.
Thank you for checking in!
Josh
I have a 1916 d dime and its very worn. You can’t see the d anymore. How would one be able to tell if it was true?
Hi, Super Hero —
Are there any traces of the “D” mintmark at all? If not, it would need to be professionally evaluated to determine if it’s really a 1916-D dime — there are diagnostics in the design, die setting, etc. that can help determine this. May I see a clear photo of this coin please? Perhaps I could provide my opinion.
Good luck,
Josh
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Hi, Super Hero —
I can’t tell for sure, but in the photos I see it appears these Mercury dimes were cleaned. Assuming these are 1916 and 1945 Mercury dimes (the first and last years of the Mercury dime series, respectively), these dimes are worth about $1.75 to $2 each.
Best wishes,
Josh
I have a number of dimes that were struck in the 40’s and appear to me to be uncirculated. Some have a faint copper hue; others don’t. Does it make a difference? Thanks.
Hi, Call —
The copper hue is toning, as silver dimes do tend to acquire light bronze-colored (or yellowish) toning over a long period of time when stored near certain chemicals, such as glues or sulfur in paper-based or cardboard holders, etc.
If you want, feel free to send a photo of these coins and I’ll double check for you!
Cheers,
Josh
I have a 1936 winged liberty dime can one give me a guesstimate on the approximate value if I was to sell it
Hello, Grant —
Assuming your 1936 Winged Liberty (or “Mercury”) dime is circulated and has no errors or varieties, its worth is based largely on the silver bullion value and that coin would sell for approximately $2 or so right now.
Best wishes,
Josh
This is interesting to me especially since I have a 1913 backwards facing liberty (looking) dime. I am a little confused if they were started to be minted in 1916.
Hello, Docia —
Would you please post clear photos of this coin here in the comments section so I can be of further assistance?
Thank you,
Josh
Oh thank you anyway but I actually found out it’s not a mercury it’s a Barber dime
Hi, Docia!
I’m glad you discovered this on your own… Check to see if your 1913 Barber dime has an “S” mintmark on the back under the wreath. These are scarce and worth around $40 and up. Other 1913 Barber dimes are worth closer to $3 to $5 in typical worn grades.
Good luck!
Josh
Thank you! But unfortunately it doesn’t 🙂