1927 is a fairly common date for Mercury dimes. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter next to the E in ONE. It may be blank or there may be a D or S. (The W on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2013:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $4
Moderately worn - $5
Slightly worn - $6
Almost no wear - $15
Uncirculated - $29 to $1,170 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn - $4
Moderately worn - $8
Slightly worn - $52
Almost no wear - $109
Uncirculated - $210 to $2,310
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $4
Moderately worn - $5
Slightly worn - $30
Almost no wear - $93
Uncirculated - $330 to $2,700
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available, but may vary due to market fluctuations. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
Not much, most coins show a lot of ware and are $1.00-$3.00 with uncirculated (no ware) at $10.00-$15.00
A 1927 Mercury Head dime in average condition is $3.00-$5.00.
If it has any wear at all, the value is just for the silver about $1.80.
The first MERCURY dime was struck in 1916
July 11, 2009 A 1927-S Mercury Dime varies in value from $7 in well worn condition to $27 in slightly worn condition. In Uncirculated condition its value varies from $290 to as much as $3000 in higher grades.
dime = 10 cents
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1927 Mercury Head dime is a common date of the series. Average circulated coins are $4.00-$5.00.
A 1926 Mercury dime is common, average value is $3.00-$6.00 depending on the condition of the coin.
Mercury dimes were struck from 1916-1945. A 1907 dime is called a Barber (1892-1916) dime. It's a common date coin with a average value of $3.00.
Now. Check the following link for Mercury dime prices.
That's off by about 65 years. Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945. A dime from 1853 would be called a Liberty dime or Liberty Seated dime.
The US never minted a flowing-hair dime. A dime from 1937 would be a Winged Liberty dime, normally called a "Mercury" dime because the wings on Miss Liberty's cap make her resemble the Roman god Mercury. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1937 Mercury dime?" for more information.
The last US Half Dime was issued in 1873 so if you mean a 1927 Buffalo nickel? Average value is $1.00-$3.00 for most coins. Post a new question.