Most Valuable Mercury Dimes A full set including major varieties runs a little under $10,000 in XF40, but the same set with FB in the top grade of MS67 is an impressive $750,000! The most well-known varieties are the 1942/41 overdates struck at either the Philadelphia or Denver Mints.
What is a 1942 Mercury dime worth?
Purchasers of pre-1965 90% junk silver can find many 1942 Mercury dimes, since a well-worn silver dime is just worth current silver melt value….Prices for 1942 Mercury Dimes.
| Issue | Extremely Fine-40 | Mint State-65 |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | $4.60 | $23 |
| 1942-D | $4.60 | $27 |
| 1942-S | $4.60 | $23 |
Which is the rarest of the Mercury dimes?
The 1916-D Mercury dime is the key date for the entire series. Only 264,000 were made, and far fewer exist today, making it one of the rarest regular-issue, circulation-strike coins of the 20th century.
What’s the key date on a Mercury dime?
These are the so-called key dates. They are the make-or-break rare coins that every Mercury dime collector must eventually find or pay for if they wish to build a complete set. Among Mercury dimes, collectors have identified one key date, two semi-keys, and a handful of scarce varieties.
Are there any 1921 D Mercury dimes left?
There are too many convincing fakes out there to go buying a raw example from just anyone. While not as rare as the 1916-D, the Mercury dimes of 1921 are highly scarce. These two dates are better classified as semi-key dates rather than keys.
What’s the value of a 1916 Mercury dime?
Some of the most valuable and desired Mercury Dimes were minted in Denver and will therefore have a “D” on the reverse along the bottom rim of the coin. There are five primary mint dates that are the most sought after by dealers and collectors. The 1916 D, for example, may have a value of over $650 even in just good condition.
