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 - $13
Uncirculated - $22 to $455 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn - $4
Moderately worn - $4
Slightly worn - $8
Almost no wear - $19
Uncirculated - $26 to $1,530
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $4
Moderately worn - $5
Slightly worn - $5
Almost no wear - $20
Uncirculated - $34 to $520
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 1926 Mercury dime is common, average value is $3.00-$6.00 depending on the condition of the coin.
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.
Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945. Your coin is called a Barber dime, after its designer Charles Barber.
a 1936 dime is called a mercury dime. they aren't rare so they are worth around a dollar
Mercury dimes were made from 1916 to 1945. A dime from 1896 would be called a Barber dime after its designer Charles Barber, or a Liberty dime. See the Related Question for values.
The first MERCURY dime was struck in 1916
dime = 10 cents
Average values are $4.00 to $5.00 for most circulated 1929 Mercury head dimes.
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.
Now. Check the following link for Mercury dime prices.
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.
A '44 Mercury dime is worth about $2.50.
Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945. Your coin is called a Barber dime, after its designer Charles Barber.
Look at the date again, the first Mercury Head dime was made in 1916. Post new question.
a 1917 us dime is called a mercury dime. its not that rare so it is worth about a dollar