A greater number than the two branch mints combined. Its total production of Mercury dimes exceeded 1.7 billion coins. Philadelphia is the main and original mint of the US. Each is valued separately and by state of preservation. Mints and their mintmarks are imaged below. Assembling a set of each date and mintmark combination is usually the focus of collectors. Three mints struck dimes over the 1916 to 1945 span of the series.

A bundle of rods tied around an axe whose meaning is strength through unity.Ī new design replacing the Barber dime and well receive by the public. The reverse is an ancient Roman symbol the fasces. Step 1: | Date and Mintmark are IdentifiedĪ favorite with collectors, who refer to the series as Mercury dimes the coin features a bust of Liberty wearing a winged cap symbol of freedom of thought. For more background information, see how value listings in the Coin Value Guide are determined. Variations in value do occur subject to subtle grading points, collector demands and dealer needs. They reflect closely the value you would expect to receive when selling.

Computed from dealer's price lists with various mark-up factors figured in. The above are wholesale Mercury dime values.

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