Do a Google image search for "Mercury Dime" and you will see the photo of the dime.
The 1894-S dime is considered the rarest Mercury dime, with only 24 known to exist. This coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auctions.
A 1943 dime made of mercury is not rare. It is actually an error coin as dimes were made of silver that year. An authentic 1943 mercury dime would be valuable due to the mistake in using the wrong metal. You should consult with a professional coin collector or numismatist to authenticate the coin's rarity and value.
The 1916-D Mercury dime is 1.35mm thick and has a diameter of 17.9mm.
Mercury is depicted on the face of a silver dime because the design of the dime features the allegorical figure of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap, which is associated with the Roman god Mercury. Mercury was the god of financial gain, commerce, and communication, making it a fitting choice for a coin representing value and trade.
The first MERCURY dime was struck in 1916
dime = 10 cents
A 1926 Mercury dime is common, average value is $3.00-$6.00 depending on the condition of the coin.
Mercury dimes were struck from 1916-1945. A 1907 dime is called a Barber (1892-1916) dime. It's a common date coin with a average value of $3.00.
The mintmark can only be a "D" for a 1960 dime. Regardless it's so common the value is $2.00 just for the silver.
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That's off by about 65 years. Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945. A dime from 1853 would be called a Liberty dime or Liberty Seated dime.
The US never minted a flowing-hair dime. A dime from 1937 would be a Winged Liberty dime, normally called a "Mercury" dime because the wings on Miss Liberty's cap make her resemble the Roman god Mercury. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1937 Mercury dime?" for more information.
All US dimes have the word LIBERTY on them. A 1960 dime is a Roosevelt dime and all are very common. As of 8-27-11, if it has any wear the value is for the silver, about $3.00.
A '44 Mercury dime is worth about $2.50.
a 1936 dime is called a mercury dime. they aren't rare so they are worth around a dollar
a 1917 us dime is called a mercury dime. its not that rare so it is worth about a dollar