The reverse of the Winged Liberty Head ("Mercury") dime displays an ancient fasces, the symbol of power and justice, set off by an olive branch of peace. Plus the words "United States of America"; "E PLURIBUS UNUM"; and "ONE DIME".
The coin's reverse depicts a fasces, symbolizing unity and strength, and an olive branch, signifying peace.
Look at the date again, the first Mercury Head dime was made in 1916. Post new question.
The 'W' you see is the designer's monogram not a mintmark. If the coin has a mintmark it's on the reverse. 1919 is a common Mercury head dime with a $3.00-$5.00 value depending on grade.
Liberty dime could refer to either the Barber or Mercury dime. The mint mark on Barber dimes is located on the reverse (tails) side, right at the bottom. For Mercury dimes, it's also located on the reverse side, near the bottom, just to the right of the word "one."
a 1942 Mercury Head dime is very common, if it has any wear the value is for the silver about $2.00.
The Winged Liberty Head Dime also known as the Mercury Dime was minted from 1916-1946.
A dime with a winged head design will have a portrait of Liberty wearing a winged cap, while a Mercury dime will have a depiction of Liberty with a winged Phrygian cap. The winged head design is more commonly associated with the Barber series, whereas the Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945.
The coin's reverse depicts a fasces, symbolizing unity and strength, and an olive branch, signifying peace.
Look at the date again, the first Mercury Head dime was made in 1916. Post new question.
The 'W' you see is the designer's monogram not a mintmark. If the coin has a mintmark it's on the reverse. 1919 is a common Mercury head dime with a $3.00-$5.00 value depending on grade.
A 1927 Mercury Head dime in average condition is $3.00-$5.00.
Liberty dime could refer to either the Barber or Mercury dime. The mint mark on Barber dimes is located on the reverse (tails) side, right at the bottom. For Mercury dimes, it's also located on the reverse side, near the bottom, just to the right of the word "one."
a 1942 Mercury Head dime is very common, if it has any wear the value is for the silver about $2.00.
For 1916 Mercury Head dimes. The mintmark (D or S) is on the reverse of the coin, just to the right of the E in ONE. 1916 Barber dimes have them below the wreath on the reverse, it can only be a S.
On a Roosevelt dime there are two branches. One of the branches is an olive branch. The other branch is an oak branch. On the Mercury dime there is an olive branch on the reverse.
A 1937 Mercury head dime is common, most are valued just for the silver about $3.00.
1937 is a very common Mercury Head dime. Most are only valued for the silver, about $2.00.