1917 Mercury dimes are 90% silver. In average condition their retail value is about 0.07 X the current price of silver; a metal dealer will pay less.
Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter next to the E in ONE. It may be blank or there may be a D or S. (The W on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2013:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $4
Moderately worn - $5
Slightly worn - $5
Almost no wear - $15
Uncirculated - $30 to $780 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn - $4
Moderately worn - $10
Slightly worn - $22
Almost no wear - $95
Uncirculated - $156 to $4,230
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $4
Moderately worn - $5
Slightly worn - $5
Almost no wear - $35
Uncirculated - $78 to $830
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
a 1917 us dime is called a mercury dime. its not that rare so it is worth about a dollar
The 1917 Mercury dime is a common date for the series, values of average circulated coins run from $4.00 to $5.00.
It's worth around 10 times its face value.
The first MERCURY dime was struck in 1916
dime = 10 cents
a 1917 us dime is called a mercury dime. its not that rare so it is worth about a dollar
The 1917 Mercury dime is a common date for the series, values of average circulated coins run from $4.00 to $5.00.
The current estimated value of a 1917 Mercury dime which is somewhat worn can vary between $2 and $25, depending on its exact condition.
I also have a 1917 s mercury dime it appears to hace dubbling on the B ,,,as most will tell tou uts worth as much as someone is willing to pay!
It's worth around 10 times its face value.
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.
Has Greek God mercury-click below (US)
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.
Now. Check the following link for Mercury dime prices.
8-8-11>>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1917 Mercury Head dime is a high mintage, common date coin. Retail values for average circulated coins are $4.00-$6.00.