1942 is not a rare date for Mercury dimes. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter next to the E in ONE. It may be blank or there may be a D or S. (The W on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)
Any coin that's more worn is worth around 0.072 times the current price of silver. If the coin is uncirculated, prices are higher. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2013:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
$6 to $66 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
$7 to $500
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
$7 to $111
There is a so-called overdate coin with 1942 over top of 1941. See the Related Question for more information about this coin.
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
The highest price only on eBay is $1,775.00.
A 1942 Mercury silver dime could be worth between $2.00 and $30.00 depending on its condition and grade.
$3.-$4.00 cirrulated,...$8.-$25.00 in MS-60/65
1942 is not a rare date for Mercury dimes. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter next to the E in ONE. It may be blank or there may be a D or S. (The W on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)
Any coin that's more worn is worth around 0.072 times the current price of silver. If the coin is uncirculated, prices are higher. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2013:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
$6 to $66 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
$7 to $500
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
$7 to $111
There is a so-called overdate coin with 1942 over top of 1941. See the Related Question for more information about this coin.
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
The highest price only on eBay is $1,775.00.
A 1942 Mercury silver dime could be worth between $2.00 and $30.00 depending on its condition and grade.
$3.-$4.00 cirrulated,...$8.-$25.00 in MS-60/65
The Monetary Value is 10 cents. The intrinsic value is about $2.50. The numismatic value is $3.00.
The value is $3 if it is in mint condition. $2 if circulated.
a 1942 Mercury Head dime is very common, if it has any wear the value is for the silver about $2.00.
The first MERCURY dime was struck in 1916
Mercury Head dimes dated from 1940 to 1945 regardless of mintmarks (if any) are very common. Coins in average circulated condition have a retail value of $3.00
This is a very common date for Mercury dimes. If it has any wear at all the value is for the silver, about $2.00.
Place on auction and see what the market will bear.
The Monetary Value is 10 cents. The intrinsic value is about $2.50. The numismatic value is $3.00.
The value is $3 if it is in mint condition. $2 if circulated.
a 1942 Mercury Head dime is very common, if it has any wear the value is for the silver about $2.00.
The first MERCURY dime was struck in 1916
The "aw' you see is just the monogram of the designer Adolph Weinman, it's on every Mercury head dime. 1942 is a very common year so if the coin shows any wear at all the value is about $2.00 just for the silver.
Mercury Head dimes dated from 1940 to 1945 regardless of mintmarks (if any) are very common. Coins in average circulated condition have a retail value of $3.00
That generic description could apply to both a 1942 half-dollar and a dime. Please see the appropriate question for more information: "What is the value of a 1942 US half dollar?" "What is the value of a 1942 Mercury dime?"
1942 is not a rare date for Mercury dimes. In circulated condition, it has about 75 cents worth of silver in it. A nice uncirculated one is worth about $5
Retail values for circulated coins are $2.00-$3.00 Mint state coins are $5.00
It ranges from $1.50 to $400.