Mercury dime
| Mint marks | D, S, (2016 only) W. Located on reverse between letter “E” in “ONE” and the base of the olive branch. Philadelphia Mint specimens lack mint mark. |
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|---|---|
| Design | A young Liberty, with winged cap |
| Designer | Adolph Weinman |
| Design date | 1916 |
What Mercury Dimes are valuable?
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.
Is a 1916 dime worth anything?
Minimum 1916 dime value is $2.11 for a coin in “good” condition, closely following its silver value. The Denver mint struck the least amount of dimes in 1916 and minted only the Mercury series, creating a rare dime in great demand by collectors. Today’s value of a well worn example is over $700.
Most Valuable Mercury Dimes A full set including major varieties runs a little under $10,000 in XF40, but the same set with FB in the top grade of MS67 is an impressive $750,000! The most well-known varieties are the 1942/41 overdates struck at either the Philadelphia or Denver Mints.
When was the 1916 D Mercury dime minted?
This coin became a modern rarity in the 1920s as coin collecting resumed in 1918 after World War I ended. For the rest of its production, no Mercury Dime had a mintage of fewer than 1 million coins. With just over a quarter of a million coins produced, the 1916-D coin was highly sought after and it still is today.
How much is a 1916 Liberty Head dime worth?
The 1916 D’s are worth between $300 to $400 as they were minted in limited quantity. The Winged Liberty Head dime is most commonly referred to as a mercury dime. Most people assume the coin contains an image of mercury the greek messenger and god of trade.
How much is a 1918 Mercury dime worth?
Mercury Dime Values Can Be High DATE FINE EXTREMELY FINE UNCIRCULATED 1917 Mercury Dime (S) $4 $12 $30 1918 Mercury Dime $6 $25 $40 1918 Mercury Dime (D) $6 $24 $50 1918 Mercury Dime (S) $5 $18 $40
How many Mercury dimes were made during World War 1?
But in Denver, a paltry 264,000 coins were struck while the expected estimates were 10 million coins. This coin became a modern rarity in the 1920s as coin collecting resumed in 1918 after World War I ended. For the rest of its production, no Mercury Dime had a mintage of fewer than 1 million coins.
