The first MERCURY dime was struck in 1916
1901 dimes are barber dimes, not mercury dimes. A lot of value comes from the condition, well worn coins might only really be worth melt value, while mint-state coins are worth quite a bit more.
dime = 10 cents
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.
A '44 Mercury dime is worth about $2.50.
The first MERCURY dime was struck in 1916
1901 dimes are barber dimes, not mercury dimes. A lot of value comes from the condition, well worn coins might only really be worth melt value, while mint-state coins are worth quite a bit more.
dime = 10 cents
Cleaning reduces the value of any coin.
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.
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There's no dime called a "wheat dime". There are the famous wheat CENTS, of course, that carry the images of two wheat ears on the back, but a 1901 dime has a wreath on the back and is frequently called a Barber dime after its designer Charles Barber.
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.
A '44 Mercury dime is worth about $2.50.
Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945. Your coin is called a Barber dime, after its designer Charles Barber.