Most Valuable Mercury Dimes The most well-known varieties are the 1942/41 overdates struck at either the Philadelphia or Denver Mints. These coins were the result of inexperienced personnel and imperfect dies used to create 1941 and 1942 hubs, according to Mint Director Nellie Tayloe Ross in a 1946 letter.
How much is a 1942 S Mercury dime worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1942 S Mercury Dime value at an average of $2.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $50.
Why is the 1916 D Mercury dime so rare?
The 1916-D Mercury dime actually had lower mintage than the 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent by a large margin. The reasons for the low 1916-D mintage are unknown. It was certainly a very busy year with three new designs appearing.
How do I know if my 1916 D Mercury dime is real?
On this fake 1916-D dime, a number of tooling marks are visible near the foot of the L in LIBERTY. The largest of these lines are a sequence of raised concentric arcs that follow the circular shape of the coin. Radial marks extending inwards are also visible.
How much is a 1914 dime with no mint mark worth?
The 1914 dime with no mint mark and the 1914 D dime have similar values. Each coin is worth around $4 in good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $10. In extremely fine condition the price is around $24. In uncirculated condition the price is around $125 for coins with an MS 60 grade.
How much is a 1916 D Mercury dime worth?
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1916-D Mercury Dime is Worth $1,588 in Average Condition and can be Worth $13,879 to $29,469 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.
Is the 1914 Barber dime in good condition?
Despite these small blemishes, the coin will appear to be in mostly pristine condition. Fine: This grade is given to 1914 Barber Dimes that were circulated for a good amount of time. These coins will show plenty of scratching and other signs of wear, but the coin’s inscriptions and images will have survived mostly intact.
What’s the value of a 1913 Barber dime?
Here’s a breakdown of mintage figures and values for the 1913 Barber dime: * Values are for coins in a grade of Good-4, unless otherwise noted. There’s little challenge to collecting any of the business-strike Barber dimes from 1914.
