All Mercury dimes have a W on the front - it is the initial of Adolph Weinman, the designer of the coin. The mintmark ("D" for Denver, "S" for San Francisco, and none for Philadelphia), are located on the back, just below and to the left of the bundle of sticks. The coin contains 0.0723 troy ounces of silver, and so has a bit less than a dollar's worth of silver (as of mid-July, 2009). In circulated condition, it is worth no more than a couple of dollars, regardless of mintmark. Even in MS-65 condition (a higher Uncirculated grades), these coins can be had for around US$25.00-$30.00, with the S towards the high end of the range, the D in the middle, then the plain towards the bottom.
The value of a 1943 Silver Mercury Dime in circulated condition is about $3; in uncirculated condition, $7 to $8.
Currently no 1943 Mercury Head dime has been graded as a MS-70 (Perfect) coin. So a value can not be given
1943 is a very common Mercury Head dime. Most are only valued for the silver, about $2.00.
The 1943 Mercury dime was struck between 1916 and 1945. Struck .900 silver, it's callec the mercury dime because people thought the liberty image looked like Mercury, roman god of speed. Surprisingly, they have very little value now.
A 1943 Mercury dime unless in exceptionally good condition is only worth silver melt value. At the time of writing it is about $2.15 or so, but it fluctuates depending on silver spot price.
The value of a 1943 Silver Mercury Dime in circulated condition is about $3; in uncirculated condition, $7 to $8.
1943 is a very common Mercury Head dime. Most are only valued for the silver, about $2.00.
Currently no 1943 Mercury Head dime has been graded as a MS-70 (Perfect) coin. So a value can not be given
1943 is a very common Mercury Head dime. Most are only valued for the silver, about $2.00.
8-3-11>>> 1943 is a common Mercury Head dime. Most are only valued for the silver, about $3.00.
The 1943 Mercury dime was struck between 1916 and 1945. Struck .900 silver, it's callec the mercury dime because people thought the liberty image looked like Mercury, roman god of speed. Surprisingly, they have very little value now.
A 1943 Mercury dime unless in exceptionally good condition is only worth silver melt value. At the time of writing it is about $2.15 or so, but it fluctuates depending on silver spot price.
1943 is a common date for Mercury dimes and there are no significant varieties.
The first MERCURY dime was struck in 1916
The 1943 Mercury (not Liberty) dime is a common date. If it shows any wear, the value is just for the silver which is just under $2.00 today. Mercury (or Winged Liberty Head) dimes from 1940 to 1945 are all high mintage very common coins, this is why circulated coins are mostly valued for the silver.
The "W" on the front of the coin is the monogram of the designer A. A. Weinman. All Mercury Head dimes have this. If the coin shows any wear, the value is about $2.00 just for the silver. It's a very common coin.
As of May 26 2011 the value are as shown. A 1943 Mercury dime in poor condition or quality is worth somewhere around $2. One in great or uncirculated condition is worth up to $27. A 1943 D Merucry dime in poor condition is worth around $3. One in great or uncirculated condition is worth up to $30. A 1943 S Mercury dime in poor condition is worth around $3. One in great shape or uncirculated condition is worth up to $30. To find the mint-mark on a mercury dime look at the reverse. Look to the left of the ax and the should be nothing or an D or S. The values of your coin will change as the price of silver changes. The values stated in this answer are approximate and may not give the absolute value but give you an idea of its value.