Shop today and enjoy the highest level of service in the industry. The op stated his coin has a d mintmark but it does not look like the 1942d 2 over one shown in cpg and the red book. Mercury dime photos, mintage, designers, weights, diameters, varieties, and much more. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. The mercury and roosevelt series are popular 20th century issues for dime collections. Demand is relatively stable for coins in uncirculated condition. Learn how to grade mercury liberty head dimes with pictures of g4, vg, f12, vf, ef, au, ms bu grades. Any mercury dime dated before 1934 is worth grading with a critical eye. These classic silver coins were minted between 1916 and 1947, an era spanning two. The mercury dime is by far one of the most popular coins today. The winged liberty head dime is most commonly referred to as a mercury dime. Also, visit our mercury dime facts page and see their value with our price guide, and find the date you want to buy.
When it comes to coins as old as the 1916 mercury dime, the first thing collectors concern themselves with is the condition of the coin. The denomination was first authorized by the coinage act of 1792. The next two columns list the buy price and the sell value for an average uncirculated. Roosevelt bitcoin monier 1916 d dime 1918 d bu unc fb mercury dime 1931 mercury dime fsb bu unc 1939d mercury dime seltmann 2020 s silver dime 18177 bust half american eagle ms69 19862005 20 coin set year of the tiger.
The mercury dimes are one of the most recognizable coins in united states history. The blue line above charts the 19421 d mercury dime in vg8 condition. As good as the 1916d dime has been, there are other rare coins that have even done better. The blue line above represents the percent change since the year 2000 in retail value of the 1916d mercury dime in vg8 condtion, and the red line charts the index. The value of a mercury dime varies significantly depending on its year of mintage, mintmark and condition. A guide book of buffalo and jefferson nickels, 2nd edition official red book. A guide book of mercury dimes, standing liberty quarters, and. The only official gold dime in existence is the 2016 w mercury dime centennial gold coin.
Mercury dime photos, mintage, specifications, errors. The 1916d is one of the 87 coins used to calculate the index. Mercury dime coin values are all over the map, with prices for lowerend commondates tied to their intrinsic silver bullion value. How to grade mercury dimes photo grade comparison images.
Designed by adolph weinman and also referred to as the winged liberty head dime, it gained its common name because the obverse depiction of a young liberty, identifiable by her winged phrygian cap, was confused with the roman god mercury. Browse the official red book of united states coins available for purchasing right now. The mercury dime is a tencent coin struck by the united states mint from late 1916 to 1945. Mercury or winged liberty dimes minted 1916 to 1945 this coin was issued as a response to the great war wwi. By far, this is the most widely known and popular variety of the series. The prices listed above for the more rare mercury dimes are from the red book. The official red book of united states coins for sale. Mercury dimes 1916 1945 value buy mercury dime coins. Whitman mercury dime book 1916 to 1945 liveauctioneers. Us dime collections can date back to 1796, and the days of early american coinage. These coins were struck in 8990% silver until 1964, and in clad coppernickel ever since. Coin prices are based on red book, bid sheet, and coin value magazine 3. Mercury dimes are a popular series to collect amongst coin collectors. Mercury dimes were struck in philadelphia, denver, and san francisco.
The mercury dime minted at denver is also hard to locate because the mint had to stop making them to mint quarters. Meanwhile rare mercury dimes, such as the 1916d, are highly valuable in virtually any grade. Circulated examples of the mercury dime can be tricky to grade, especially in the lower grades. These pieces of currency were especially useful to us citizens at the time of their production, so it goes without saying that they incurred a lot of damage throughout the years. As good as the 19421 d mercury dime has been, it still rates below the average of the rare coin values index, which computes the composite percent change over time of a representational group of 87 rare us coins. Find the current mercury dime values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade.
A capped bust, liberty seated and barber dime collection recalls the 19th century. Its a beautiful dime that features the old winged liberty design, instead of the modern roosevelt design. Get the best deals on proof mercury dimes 19161945 when you shop the largest online selection at. Looking at the red book, the only mint marks listed are none, s and d. The mint mark on the mercury head dime is very small and can be found on the reverse side of the coin on the bottom left right after the e in the word one and just left of the branch. The gold dime learn about the official us minted gold dime. This dime is composed of 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper. A guide book of mercury dimes, standing liberty quarters, and liberty walking half dollars the official red book by q. If you think you have an uncirculated mercury dime.
Standing liberty quarters, and liberty walking half dollars the official red book by q. Locate united states coins red book right now online. The us minted the 1939 dime with no mint mark and also the 1939 d dime and 1939 s dime. This page lists coin values and prices for dimes minted from 1916 to 1945. Mercury dimes are very popular tencent pieces produced by the united states mint.
If the coin shows signs of wear on it due to being used in business transactions, it considered circulated. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If they did, they would never make any money and be out of business. For lowergrade circulated coins, a majority of its value is based upon the coins silver melt value each mercury dime contains almost 110 of an ounce of silver 0. Grading mercury dime involves not only the technical side, judging the amount of wear to the surface. Despite how they were marked, these counterfeit mercury dimes were minted in the soviet union as the country was desperate for american cash.
The dime, in united states usage, is a tencent coin, one tenth of a united states dollar, labeled formally as one dime. The mercury dime is also commonly referred to as the winged liberty head dime and was designed by adolph weinman. Discover a rare date in your group, such as the 1926s, even in heavily. The 19421 mercury dime buy on ebay is a rare overdate coin which shows the numeral 2 over 1 for the final digit of the date. The pcgs price guide on mercury dimes has an updated list of certified coin prices. This has been a great help for a 93 year old ww ii disabled combat vet who is trying to evaluate his 1916d mercury dime. Awesome prices on united states coins red book and comparable items. Learn the value of this silver mercury dime, which mint marks are available, and how many coins were minted. The winged liberty head dime, better known as the mercury dime, was struck by the united states mint from 1916 through 1945 and became one of the most beloved coins of the 20th century. Coin grading the 1916d mercury dime, from ag3 to vg8. Mercury dimes, standing liberty quarters, and liberty walking half dollars. Check out some of the most popular dimes ever minted, old mercury dimes, in the united states. Mercury dime grading guide for the us coin collector. Mercury dime values are moderate to high coinstudy.
Looking to see how much your mercury dime is worth. These classic silver coins were minted between 1916 and 1947, an era spanning two world wars and the great depression. Wonderful prices on the official red book of united states coins and comparable listings. Grading mercury dimes how to videoimagesdescriptions. Collectible dimes mint, uncirculated, and collectible dimes for sale. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Grading mercury dimes winged liberty dime mercury 10c. We take pride in providing the most accurate coin values and stats online.
Mercury dimes are also known as winged liberty head dimes. A guide book of mercury dimes, standing liberty quarters. This photo illustrates the highest points on the coins design indicated by the color red. The ngc us coin price guide shows average dealer retail prices based on actual, documented transactions and other information reported by collectors, dealers and auction houses for.
Mercury dimes, more formally known as winged liberty head dimes, minted from 1916 to 1945 is a popular series of u. Mercury dimes are very popular tencent pieces produced by the united states mint from 1916 to 1945. The dime is the smallest in diameter and is the thinnest of all u. These classic silver coins were minted between 1916 and 1947. Absentee bidding absentee bidding is used by those who cannot attend our auction due to scheduling differences or their location. It seems that these coins just dont wear in a pattern that exactly matches the illustrations and descriptions in popular grading guides, such as the excellent book the official american numismatic association grading standards for united states coins. You probably will not receive this amount of money for them from a coin dealer, because a dealer wont always give you exactly what the coin is worth. Within the years 1916 to 1931 are many dates and mint marked coins worth well above the current. If you were to pick a specific decade, heres the one that will enhance. Weinman designed the mercury dime which was minted from 1916 to 1945.
Cpg lists one 19421 philadelphia mint and one 1942d 2 over 1 denver mint. The united states only minted 125,000 of these coins and they sold out quickly. I found a 1926 mercury dime today that has a mint mark of w. How to grade or condition mercury dimes the spruce crafts. An exciting set to collect, with most dates and mintmarks affordable in bu co.
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