You should also remember that scarce errors, rare varieties, and key and semi-key dates are almost always valuable. However, you can always find exceptions that fetch incredibly high prices at auctions, primarily those in high grades with Full Bands. Even the most expensive pieces are not excessively expensive.

Interestingly, only a few coins from the 77-dime basic set are worth more than a few bucks. Each piece is made of 90% silver and 10% copper and contains 0.07234 troy ounces (2.25 g) of silver.

They weigh 0.08038 troy ounces (2.50 g) and have a diameter of 0.7 inches (17.90 mm). Let’s see.Īdolph Alexander Weinman designed Winged Liberty head popularly named Mercury dimes, and the US Mint produced these coins from 1916 to 1945. Besides the 1938 S Mercury dime sold at auction for an incredible $364,250, you can find some other pricey pieces. While some of these coins are worth only a few dollars, you need to set aside hundreds of thousands of dollars for the most valuable Mercury dimes.Ĭollectors appreciate the most coins with Full Bands in the mint state, but some errors, key dates, and semi-keys also come with premium prices. Mercury dimes are popular and with many collectors assembling sets there is a solid demand for these coins.You can find Mercury dimes in a wide price range, depending on their grade, rarity, and minting year. Interest in your 1924 dime and its value is high, specifically in the nicer conditions. And a subtle feature, a very bold strike producing a finely detailed design, itself somewhat rare for this date. Adding value are fresh surfaces with no marring and detracting nicks caused by contact with other coins. The first impression is a stunning bright silver and distinctive blue coloring. Notable of the gem condition are many characteristics collectors appreciate, and when found, bid aggressively to add a dime of high quality to their collection. The state of preservation assures it is in an exclusive group, easily one of the finest known.

Selling at a David Lawrence Rare Coin Auction for the high bid of $442.50 the value of this rare 1924 Mercury dime is far above the typical average uncirculated price.

Mercury dime 1942 difference