The Mercury Dime maintained the same specifications as the prior series with a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper. Each dime has a standard weight of 2.50 grams, diameter of 17.9mm, and a reeded edge.
What is a Mercury Dime worth today?
—CW]. In circulated condition, any Mercury dime sells for about a dollar over its silver value, or about $3. Rolls are readily available in circulated or better condition. Uncirculated examples of common dates (MS60) are worth about $6-8 retail, while MS65 coins bring $25 and the top grade of MS68 is worth $200.
What makes a Mercury Dime valuable?
Mercury Dimes: Values Dependent on Various Factors The Mercury dime series does not boast many key dates, semi-keys, or rare varieties, but those that it does offer are quite valuable. These include the series key 1916-D, the semi-key 1921 and 1921-D, and the 1942/1 and 1942/1-D overdates.
Why is it called a Mercury dime?
The Mercury Dime is also commonly referred to as the Winged Liberty Head Dime and was designed by Adolph Weinman. The coin got its common name from its reverse depiction of a young Liberty which was confused with the Roman god Mercury.
How big is a dime?
Coin Specifications
| Denomination | Cent | Dime |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.500 g | 2.268 g |
| Diameter | 0.750 in. 19.05 mm | 0.705 in. 17.91 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm | 1.35 mm |
| Edge | Plain | Reeded |
Mercury dimes are a popular series to collect amongst coin collectors. Demand is relatively stable for coins in uncirculated condition. For lower-grade circulated coins, a majority of its value is based upon the coin’s silver melt value. Each Mercury dime contains almost 1/10 of an ounce of silver (0.0723 oz.
What does the W mean on a Mercury Dime?
That little W, seen on the lower right side of the obverse behind Miss Liberty’s neck and between the date and the letter “Y” of “LIBERTY,” is in fact a monogram bearing the letters “A” and “W” and representing the initials of the coin’s designer, Adolph A. Weinman.
