It's a stylized picture of Lady Liberty. The first circulation coin to bear the image of a specific individual was the familiar Lincoln cent, first issued in 1909. Prior to that all coins bore images of allegorical figures, or composite pictures such as the Indian Head cent.
The first year of issue for coins bearing historical figures are:
Cent - 1909 (Lincoln)
Nickel - 1938 (Jefferson)
Quarter - 1932 (Washington)
Half - 1948 (Franklin)
Large dollar - 1971 (Eisenhower)
Small dollar - 1979 (Susan B. Anthony)
Since then, of course, the half and dollar have been changed again - JFK on the half in 1964, and Sacajawea on the regular circulation dollar in 2000 (not counting the special presidential series).
7-19-11>>> 1928 is a common date Mercury dime, most circulated coins are $4.00-$6.00.
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no such thing.
Charles Bragin has written: 'Bibliography of dime novels, 1860-1928' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Dime novels
$7.70. Thanks for adding the condition! :)
The W is not a mintmark. It is the designers initial. The possible mintmarks are D or S.
The W is not a mintmark. It is the designers initial. The possible mintmarks are D or S.
It means .50 in U.S. coin
The Mintmark is on the reverse to the right of the "E" in ONE near the rim. It's in the same place on all years of Mercury dimes.
This is considered a common date. With no mint mark, values run from a dime to about $1.50 depending on condition. With a "D" mint mark, 20 cents to $4. With an "S", 50 cents to $6. If it is a 1928 quarter penny,I will give you $100 for it My email is dawierush@mailbox.co.za
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There seems to be some confusion. Susan B. Anthony was featured on the small dollar coin in 1979-81. Dimes minted 1916-45 are Mercury dimes. One from 1928 is currently worth around $2.50, and a bit more in case it's uncirculated.