The difference (and the value) is where they were made. S= San Francisco, D= Denver.
For 1916 Mercury Head dimes. The mintmark (D or S) is on the reverse of the coin, just to the right of the E in ONE. 1916 Barber dimes have them below the wreath on the reverse, it can only be a S.
If you have a so-called "Barber" dime (named for its designer, not a hair cutter) there won't be a D mint mark because that design was struck only at Philadelphia and San Francisco.If you have a Mercury head dime the mint mark position will be to the right of the E in ONE on the back. It may be blank (Phila.), or there may be an S or D.
Franklin D. Roosevelt is on the US dime.
Assuming this question is about what the coin is worth, the value depends on condition. A worn '16-S dime is worth about $2.50 just for its silver content, while an uncirculated coin is worth around $30.
Look to the right of the word "ONE" on the reverse. D stands for Denver. The S stands for San Francisco.
The difference is mostly the letter, the coins look identical otherwise. Only one was minted in San Fransisco (the S) and was produced in large numbers, the other (the D) was minted in Denver in very small amounts and the 1916-D is worth several hundred to several thousand dollars depending on condition.
For 1916 Mercury Head dimes. The mintmark (D or S) is on the reverse of the coin, just to the right of the E in ONE. 1916 Barber dimes have them below the wreath on the reverse, it can only be a S.
If you have a so-called "Barber" dime (named for its designer, not a hair cutter) there won't be a D mint mark because that design was struck only at Philadelphia and San Francisco.If you have a Mercury head dime the mint mark position will be to the right of the E in ONE on the back. It may be blank (Phila.), or there may be an S or D.
Franklin D. Roosevelt is on the US dime.
A 1916-S Barber Dime in about good condition (AG3) is worth: $2.50.
Value depends on grade.G-4 $3.00 AU-50 $20.00
Assuming this question is about what the coin is worth, the value depends on condition. A worn '16-S dime is worth about $2.50 just for its silver content, while an uncirculated coin is worth around $30.
Look to the right of the word "ONE" on the reverse. D stands for Denver. The S stands for San Francisco.
Please post a more specific question with the coin's exact date and whether there is a mint mark letter (S or D) next to the word ONE on the back of the coin.
The size of the mintmark. The micro S is about half the size of the regular one.
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The mintmark can only be a "D" for a 1960 dime. Regardless it's so common the value is $2.00 just for the silver.