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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 an S. (The W on the front of the coin is the designer's (A. A. Weinman) 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 - $5
Almost no wear - $16
Uncirculated - $29 to $206 depending on quality
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $4
Moderately worn - $5
Slightly worn - $7
Almost no wear - $43
Uncirculated - $72 to $1,040
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. 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.
"Mercury"
Miss Liberty is depicted wearing a winged Liberty cap. The wings signify freedom. However the image looks so much like the cap worn by the Greek god Mercury that the coin almost immediately was nicknamed a "Mercury" dime and the name has stuck for nearly a century.
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What is the value of a 1880 Mercury dime?
The first MERCURY dime was struck in 1916
What is the value of a 1918 S mercury dime?
dime = 10 cents
What is the value of a 1930D dime?
Please look at the coin again. No Mercury dimes were issued from the Denver Mint in 1930.
Price of 1930 mercury dime mint condition without mark?
$35.00.
1926 Mercury dime?
A 1926 Mercury dime is common, average value is $3.00-$6.00 depending on the condition of the coin.
What is the value of a 1907 Mercury dime?
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.
When will the winged dime have value?
Now. Check the following link for Mercury dime prices.
Who is the picture on the 1930 dime?
It is not of anyone in particular, but it is the personification of Liberty. Since Liberty wears a winged cap, it is commonly thought to be the god Mercury and so its common name is a Mercury dime.
What is the value of an 1853 Mercury dime?
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.
What is the value of a 1937 flowing hair 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.
What is the current value of 1944 Lady Liberty dime?
A '44 Mercury dime is worth about $2.50.
What was value of 1916 d dime in the year 1930?
ten cents
