Comments for Mercury Dimes http://www.mercurydimes.org For Mercury Dime Collectors Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:47:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Comment on is there such thing as a 1945 W Mercury dime and how much is it worth? by Clyde Holliday http://www.mercurydimes.org/2009/09/07/is-there-such-thing-as-a-1945-w-mercury-dime-and-how-much-is-it-worth/#comment-763 Clyde Holliday Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:47:23 +0000 http://www.mercurydimes.org/blog/is-there-such-thing-as-a-1945-w-mercury-dime-and-how-much-is-it-worth-69#comment-763 With all deference to your abilities I must respectfully disagree as I have a 1945-W Mercury Dime in high grade with the W mint mark stamped above the date. Based on your note above this must have been possibly a prototype strike or error. I would like to know what this coin is worth and would be happy to have it independently examined, but the eyes don't lie. With all deference to your abilities I must respectfully disagree as I have a 1945-W Mercury Dime in high grade with the W mint mark stamped above the date. Based on your note above this must have been possibly a prototype strike or error. I would like to know what this coin is worth and would be happy to have it independently examined, but the eyes don’t lie.

]]> Comment on I found a mercury dime in my house with the same picture on both sides what does that mean? by Althea http://www.mercurydimes.org/2009/07/15/i-found-a-mercury-dime-in-my-house-with-the-same-picture-on-both-sides-what-does-that-mean/#comment-187 Althea Thu, 20 May 2010 04:06:24 +0000 http://www.mercurydimes.org/blog/i-found-a-mercury-dime-in-my-house-with-the-same-picture-on-both-sides-what-does-that-mean-40#comment-187 Mercury is wearing a necklace! It is true ! I have a 1941 Mercury Dime in which the figure has a studded necklace around her neck. At first I thought the coin might have been altered, but it looks like it was minted like this as the outline of the necklace is clearly evident within the "studs" on the necklace. Does anything like this exist out there? I cannot find a mint mark. Mercury is wearing a necklace! It is true !

I have a 1941 Mercury Dime in which the figure has a studded necklace around her neck. At first I thought the coin might have been altered, but it looks like it was minted like this as the outline of the necklace is clearly evident within the “studs” on the necklace.

Does anything like this exist out there? I cannot find a mint mark.

]]> Comment on About a Mercury dime? by endpov http://www.mercurydimes.org/2009/09/13/about-a-mercury-dime/#comment-316 endpov Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:43:43 +0000 http://www.mercurydimes.org/blog/about-a-mercury-dime-72#comment-316 The forms of the Mercury dime with the "D", means that the coin was made at the Denver, Colorado Mint. A "D" minted coin has the letter D somewhere on the coin. I know on the penny the D would be under the date. I think on Mercury dimes it's somewhere on the back, and it also can make it more valuable because less are made. Some coins were and are also minted at the San Francisco, California Mint, and they have an "S" somewhere on the coin. If there is no D or S anywhere on the coin, it means the coin was minted at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mint, where most coins are minted. The forms of the Mercury dime with the "D", means that the coin was made at the Denver, Colorado Mint. A "D" minted coin has the letter D somewhere on the coin. I know on the penny the D would be under the date. I think on Mercury dimes it’s somewhere on the back, and it also can make it more valuable because less are made. Some coins were and are also minted at the San Francisco, California Mint, and they have an "S" somewhere on the coin.

If there is no D or S anywhere on the coin, it means the coin was minted at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mint, where most coins are minted.

]]> Comment on Help! I have a 1920 w something Liberty Mercury Dime, whats the value? by Michael http://www.mercurydimes.org/2009/09/10/help-i-have-a-1920-w-something-liberty-mercury-dime-whats-the-value/#comment-308 Michael Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:48:10 +0000 http://www.mercurydimes.org/blog/help-i-have-a-1920-w-something-liberty-mercury-dime-whats-the-value-70#comment-308 The values would depend on the condition of the dimes and their mint marks. Assuming that all your coins are in average condition they would be worth in the range of $4-$5 for the 1920, $2 for the 1936 and $1 each for the 40s dimes. All the dates are not rare and commonly found at coin shops. The "W" on the coin is not the mint mark, but the designer's initial. The mint mark is located between the words "ONE" and "DIME", either a D for Denver or an S for San Francisco. Dime without a mint mark is from Philadelphia. Values would be greatly reduced if the coins have been cleaned. The Mercury dimes are 90% silver and worth minimum $.80 in silver alone per coin. The values would depend on the condition of the dimes and their mint marks. Assuming that all your coins are in average condition they would be worth in the range of $4-$5 for the 1920, $2 for the 1936 and $1 each for the 40s dimes. All the dates are not rare and commonly found at coin shops. The "W" on the coin is not the mint mark, but the designer’s initial. The mint mark is located between the words "ONE" and "DIME", either a D for Denver or an S for San Francisco. Dime without a mint mark is from Philadelphia. Values would be greatly reduced if the coins have been cleaned. The Mercury dimes are 90% silver and worth minimum $.80 in silver alone per coin.

]]> Comment on is there such thing as a 1945 W Mercury dime and how much is it worth? by Taiping http://www.mercurydimes.org/2009/09/07/is-there-such-thing-as-a-1945-w-mercury-dime-and-how-much-is-it-worth/#comment-305 Taiping Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:14:27 +0000 http://www.mercurydimes.org/blog/is-there-such-thing-as-a-1945-w-mercury-dime-and-how-much-is-it-worth-69#comment-305 It is actually AW and stands for the designer Adolph A. Weinman. The mint mark is actually on the other side below the E in one, if any. Up to 1979 and still on the cent there is no mint mark for the Philadelphia mint. The 1945 winged liberty ( also called Mercury) dime had very high mintages and in circulated grades is worth the silver value which at this time is 5 or 6 times face value. There is the 1945- micro S that does have collector value even in circulated grades. Hope this helps. It is actually AW and stands for the designer Adolph A. Weinman. The mint mark is actually on the other side below the E in one, if any. Up to 1979 and still on the cent there is no mint mark for the Philadelphia mint. The 1945 winged liberty ( also called Mercury) dime had very high mintages and in circulated grades is worth the silver value which at this time is 5 or 6 times face value. There is the 1945- micro S that does have collector value even in circulated grades. Hope this helps.

]]> Comment on would anyone like to buy a 1942 mercury dime??? by mirrorcoin http://www.mercurydimes.org/2009/09/04/would-anyone-like-to-buy-a-1942-mercury-dime/#comment-297 mirrorcoin Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:27:23 +0000 http://www.mercurydimes.org/blog/would-anyone-like-to-buy-a-1942-mercury-dime-67#comment-297 You have a Mercury Dime. Mercury Dimes were designed by Adolph Weinman. They were minted from 1916-1945.I am sorry but your website is wrong.Your coin is not worth $600. To be worth that much your coin must have an error, the error is a 2 over the 1 on the date which is unlikely. Your coin is worth around $1.00. here is an example of a 1942 2 over 1 http://www.fastcoin.com/images/1942-over-1-mercury-dime-xf-02-03-05-3.JPG I hope this information helps answer your question. You have a Mercury Dime. Mercury Dimes were designed by Adolph Weinman. They were minted from 1916-1945.I am sorry but your website is wrong.Your coin is not worth $600. To be worth that much your coin must have an error, the error is a 2 over the 1 on the date which is unlikely. Your coin is worth around $1.00. here is an example of a 1942 2 over 1

http://www.fastcoin.com/images/1942-over-1-mercury-dime-xf-02-03-05-3.JPG

I hope this information helps answer your question.

]]> Comment on how much is a 1938 mercury dime worth? by Philly DiIsso http://www.mercurydimes.org/2009/08/31/how-much-is-a-1938-mercury-dime-worth/#comment-288 Philly DiIsso Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:55:43 +0000 http://www.mercurydimes.org/blog/how-much-is-a-1938-mercury-dime-worth-65#comment-288 A good source for a rough valuation would be EBay. It is worth as little as $1 and as much as $1000 depending upon the mint mark, uncirc., proof, etc. A good source for a rough valuation would be EBay.
It is worth as little as $1 and as much as $1000 depending upon the mint mark, uncirc., proof, etc.

]]> Comment on Is it a mere coincidence that the Fasces (symbol of fascism under Mussolini) can be found on the Mercury dime? by rsc3033 http://www.mercurydimes.org/2009/08/28/is-it-a-mere-coincidence-that-the-fasces-symbol-of-fascism-under-mussolini-can-be-found-on-the-mercury-dime/#comment-261 rsc3033 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:21:19 +0000 http://www.mercurydimes.org/blog/is-it-a-mere-coincidence-that-the-fasces-symbol-of-fascism-under-mussolini-can-be-found-on-the-mercury-dime-63#comment-261 No this is a prime example that this has been going on under the nose of the American people for years. Sad to say but it is true. Americans need to get educated, and start to interfere with these people. Vote for people that will eliminate these socialist fascist attitudes in the US. That is the only way to fight them. No this is a prime example that this has been going on under the nose of the American people for years. Sad to say but it is true.
Americans need to get educated, and start to interfere with these people. Vote for people that will eliminate these socialist fascist attitudes in the US. That is the only way to fight them.

]]> Comment on What ia the value of a 1944 mercury dime? by Voice in the wilderness http://www.mercurydimes.org/2009/08/26/what-ia-the-value-of-a-1944-mercury-dime/#comment-233 Voice in the wilderness Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:56:10 +0000 http://www.mercurydimes.org/blog/what-ia-the-value-of-a-1944-mercury-dime-61#comment-233 There were 200 million of that coin made. IN circulated content, just for it's silver value it is worth around a dollar. However at coin shows I have saw mint and uncirculated go as high as 70 dollars. It is truly a beautiful coin. There were 200 million of that coin made. IN circulated content, just for it’s silver value it is worth around a dollar. However at coin shows I have saw mint and uncirculated go as high as 70 dollars. It is truly a beautiful coin.

]]> Comment on What is the value of a 1941-S mercury dime? by Chuck M http://www.mercurydimes.org/2009/08/22/what-is-the-value-of-a-1941-s-mercury-dime/#comment-231 Chuck M Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:18:12 +0000 http://www.mercurydimes.org/blog/what-is-the-value-of-a-1941-s-mercury-dime-60#comment-231 In F-12 (fine condition) it's valued at $1.00, in EF-40 (extra fine) it's valued at$3.00. The wear on a coin determines it's condition. This coin was minted in San Francisco and 43,090,000 were minted. Keep in mind that there were small and large mint marks for this coin, which could make a small difference in evaluation. Other than taking to a coin dealer, that's the best I've got for you. In F-12 (fine condition) it’s valued at $1.00, in EF-40 (extra fine) it’s valued at$3.00. The wear on a coin determines it’s condition. This coin was minted in San Francisco and 43,090,000 were minted. Keep in mind that there were small and large mint marks for this coin, which could make a small difference in evaluation. Other than taking to a coin dealer, that’s the best I’ve got for you.

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