It's worth around 10 times its face value.
The current estimated value of a 1917 Mercury dime which is somewhat worn can vary between $2 and $25, depending on its exact condition.
The Winged Liberty Head Dime also known as the Mercury Dime was minted from 1916-1946.
A dime with a winged head design will have a portrait of Liberty wearing a winged cap, while a Mercury dime will have a depiction of Liberty with a winged Phrygian cap. The winged head design is more commonly associated with the Barber series, whereas the Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945.
Look at the date again, the first Mercury Head dime was made in 1916. Post new question.
JFK was an infant in 1917 so there is no possible way his picture would have been on a dime. All dimes minted up to 1945 carry a picture of Miss Liberty. Dimes made after that have a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Please determine what you have and post a new question.
A 1927 Mercury Head dime in average condition is $3.00-$5.00.
a 1942 Mercury Head dime is very common, if it has any wear the value is for the silver about $2.00.
1943 is a very common Mercury Head dime. Most are only valued for the silver, about $2.00.
1937 is a very common Mercury Head dime. Most are only valued for the silver, about $2.00.
A 1937 Mercury head dime is common, most are valued just for the silver about $3.00.
Technically, there are two designs that could be considered "Liberty head." First is the Barber dime, minted 1892 to 1916, and the Mercury dime from 1916 through 1945.