What date dimes are valuable?
In general, well-circulated Roosevelt dimes made before 1965 are worth between $1.25 and $2. Lightly worn examples of scarcer issues are worth significantly more. This includes the 1949, 1949-D, and 1949-S. Each are worth about $5 and up.
What are the key dates for the Mercury dime?
Key Date Mercury Dimes: 1916-D, 1921, 1921-D
- 1917 Mercury dime. Although a second year-of-issue, not quite a key date for the series.
- 1916-D Mercury dime. The 1916-D Mercury dime is the key date for the entire series.
- 1921 Mercury dime.
- 1921-D Mercury dime.
- 1942 (42 Over 41) Mercury dime.
- Pile of Mercury dimes.
How many different Mercury dimes are there?
For the Mercury Dime series: There are a total of 77 different date and mint mark combinations, including coins struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints. Across all issues of the series, there were 2,676,523,880 coins produced.
How much is a 1941 d dime worth?
The 1941 D dime is worth around $3 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $3.25. In uncirculated condition the price is around $8 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $25.
Where is the wear on a 1941 Mercury Head dime?
Examine high points of the design for signs of wear, it occurs first on the hair above the eye and Liberty’s cheek just below the eye. Extremely Fine: Although this coin has been in circulation, it sill remains very detailed in appearance. Across the surface a small amount of wear is visible.
Where was HMS Diamond during World War 2?
On 27 April 1941, during the evacutation of Greece, HMS Diamond (Lt.Cdr. Philip Alexis Cartwright, RN) was sunk by German aircraft about 20 nautical miles east of Cape Maleas, Greece in position 36º30’N, 23º34’E.
Where do you find the mintmark on a 1940 dime?
Mintmarks identify the different mints, a small “D” for the Denver mint and “S” for San Francisco are found on the reverse. If your coin is without a mintmark, it was struck at the Philadelphia mint. The vast majority of coins in the 1940’s entered circulation and immediately began to show wear on the high points of the design.