The "AW" you see is the designer's (A. Weinman) monogram. Mintmarks are on the reverse of the coin, to the left of the fasces at the bottom.
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Mercury (1916-1945) dimes and Roosevelt (1946 to date) dimes are two different series of US coins. Post new question with a date.
There is no such coin. The first Mercury dimes were minted in 1916. Please check the date and post a new question. Dimes minted before 1916 are called Barber dimes, after their designer.
1944 is a common date for Mercury dimes and there are no significant varieties.
Mercury dimes were not made in 1850. Ask another question and include the correct date.
All dimes minted from 1916 through 1945 are the same and are called Mercury Dimes, or also called Winged Liberty Head dimes. I have added a link to a picture of a 1936 dime. The 1935 would look the same expect for the date
Mercury (1916-1945) dimes and Roosevelt (1946 to date) dimes are two different series of US coins. Post new question with a date.
1944 is a common date for Mercury dimes and there are no significant varieties.
There is no such coin. The first Mercury dimes were minted in 1916. Please check the date and post a new question. Dimes minted before 1916 are called Barber dimes, after their designer.
1944 is a common date for Mercury dimes and there are no significant varieties.
Mercury dimes were not made in 1850. Ask another question and include the correct date.
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.
Mercury dimes were not made in 1842. These are know as Liberty Seated dimes. Your 1942 Mercury dime would be worth around $3 for it's weight in silver. Note- If your 1942 date is stamped over a 1941 date you have a rare coin. You should get it authenticated.
Simplest and fastest way is to purchase a rubber date stamp. You can stamp the date on the back of the card above the manufacturer logo.
Most dimes of this date are valued for the silver only, about $1.00
7-25-11>>> 1935 is a common date for Mercury dimes, most are only valued for the silver, about $2.50
All dimes minted from 1916 through 1945 are the same and are called Mercury Dimes, or also called Winged Liberty Head dimes. I have added a link to a picture of a 1936 dime. The 1935 would look the same expect for the date
The simple answer is yes, but how much it increases depends on the date, mintmark & grade.