4-4-11>> 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
The 'S' stands for the mintmark for the San Francisco mint.
That's not a mint mark. It's the monogram of the designer A.A. Weinmann. The West Point Mint did not open until the 1980s and only strikes commemorative coins and cents. Mercury dimes had their mint mark in the space to the right of the word ONE on the dime's back. For a 1942 dime it will either be blank (Phila.) or have a small "S" for San Francisco, or a "D" for Denver.
This item does not exist! There has never been an "Eisenhower" dime issued by the United States Mint.
You have a Liberty Seated Half Dime - a 1869-S coin in good condition (G4) is worth: $20.00; if its mint state is MS60, the value increases to: $400.
The "S" is a mint mark not a stamp, but the value is $2.00-$3.00 for circulated coins and a mint state coin is $7.00
Not sure what you are asking. If you want to know where the mint mark is found, it's on the back of the coin to the right of the word One in "One Dime". Coins without mint marks were made in Philadelphia; D = Denver, S = San Francisco. If you want to know its value, check out a guide such as http://www.numismedia.com/fmv/prices/mrcdim/pricesgd.shtml
June 4 2011 A 1942 Mercury dime with no mint mark in MS-65 condition is worth an average of $22 One with a D mintmark is worth an average of $22 in MS-65 condition. One with a S mintmark is worth an average of $25 in MS-65 condition.
Retail is $6.00-$8.00 But look at the dime. If it has no S mint mark the the value jumps to about $1,000.00
A 1970 Uncirculated Mint set would not have a dime with a "S" mintmark, only a Proof set will have a dime with a "S" mintmark for that year, so no your mint set is not rare.
The 1934-D Mercury dime with the "S" mintmark is fairly common and is worth its silver value. As of now, the coin is valued for around $3 to $5 based on its silver content. Condition and rarity can also affect the value, so it's best to consult with a coin dealer or appraiser for an accurate assessment.
Average value is $15,500.00. If you think actually you have one. It must be certified as authentic.
As of 12/2008, Numismedia quotes the fair market value (FMV) at $1310.00