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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".

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When was the Mercury dime minted?

The Winged Liberty Head Dime also known as the Mercury Dime was minted from 1916-1946.


How can you tell if a dime is winged head or mercury?

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.


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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.


What is the value of a 1927 dime worth?

A 1927 Mercury Head dime in average condition is $3.00-$5.00.


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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."


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What kind of branch is on the back of a dime?

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