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.
The difference (and the value) is where they were made. S= San Francisco, D= Denver.
dime = 10 cents
The 1945 nicro S Mercury Dime is 90% Silver Mercury Dime that was minted in San Francisco. San Francisco used different types of punches in 1945.
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.
The Mercury Dime was minted in all three mints, Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. Not all three mints minted the Mercury dime every year. There were no Mercury dimes from the Denver mint in 1923-D or 1930-D. If you ever see one, it's a counterfeit coin. There was never a 1934-S dime minted either.
The difference (and the value) is where they were made. S= San Francisco, D= Denver.
dime = 10 cents
The 1945 nicro S Mercury Dime is 90% Silver Mercury Dime that was minted in San Francisco. San Francisco used different types of punches in 1945.
It's a mistake.
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.
The 'S' stands for the mintmark for the San Francisco mint.
A 1916-S Barber Dime in about good condition (AG3) is worth: $2.50.
The Mercury Dime was minted in all three mints, Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. Not all three mints minted the Mercury dime every year. There were no Mercury dimes from the Denver mint in 1923-D or 1930-D. If you ever see one, it's a counterfeit coin. There was never a 1934-S dime minted either.
I also have a 1917 s mercury dime it appears to hace dubbling on the B ,,,as most will tell tou uts worth as much as someone is willing to pay!
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.
The 1937 Mercury dime was minted in Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. If you want the value in just Very Good (VG-8) grade, they are worth about the same for each mint at $2.25 according to USA Coin Book. The values of the coins can swing greatly due to the volatile prices of silver as 90% of this coin is composed of silver. If you would like, view the links below to see the prices of the 1937 mercury dime based on other conditions and grades for each mint mark.
There were no 1898 Mercury Dimes released, Mercury dimes refer to dimes struck from 1916-1945 that depict Liberty with wings on her head. Instead an 1898 dime is known as a "Barber" dime after Charles Barber who designed it. Look at the back of your coin, if your coin has no mintmark, it is just worth scrap in heavily circulated condition (about $2 or so) If it has an O or S it has modest value of about $5 in worn condition (although the value jumps dramatically in better condition, particularly with the 1898-O)