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These coins are very often called "Mercury head" dimes because the winged cap worn by Lady Liberty resembles that worn by the god Mercury. In lower grades their value is determined mostly by the fact that they were made from 90% silver. Their melt value is about 0.07 times the current price of silver; a dealer will pay less.
If the coin is in better shape, look on the 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):
Almost no wear - $6
Uncirculated - $8 to $425 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Almost no wear - $9
Uncirculated - $18 to $375
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Almost no wear - $10
Uncirculated - $19 to $880
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.
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What is the value of a 1937 US dime?
The 1937 Winged Head or "Mercury" dime is worth about $0.99-$2.50 However, proof or mint state coins can be worth $40+++
1937 silver dime?
1937 is a very common Mercury Head dime. Most are only valued for the silver, about $2.00.
1926 Mercury dime?
A 1926 Mercury dime is common, average value is $3.00-$6.00 depending on the condition of the coin.
1937 mercury dime?
Yes they did put out a Mercury dime in 1937. In 1937 a dime was 90 percent silver. That silver would be worth about one dollar in todays dollars. Or another way to put it is, todays dollar is only worth about ten cents. The more dollars that are printed up the less all paper dollars are worth.
What is the value of an 1853 Mercury dime?
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.
