1936 Winged Liberty Head (Mercury) dime Although most commonly referred to as the 'Mercury' dime, the Winged Liberty Head does not depict the Roman messenger god. The obverse figure is a depiction of the mythological goddess Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap, a classic Western symbol of liberty and freedom, with its wings intended to symbolize. Learn More About U.S. Mercury Dimes (1916-1945) Also referred to as the Winged Liberty dime, the Mercury Dime was produced by the U.S. Mint from 1916 to 1945. The coin got its common name due to the similarity between young Lady Liberty on the obverse and the Roman god Mercury, both of whom have wings on the sides of their caps.
Coin was minted between 1916 and 1945, these coins are 90% silver so the melt value* for a Mercury Dime is currently $1.97, but the coins may be worth more to a collector. The 1916 D's are worth between $300 to $400 as they were minted in limited quantity.
The Winged Liberty Head dime is most commonly referred to as a mercury dime. Most people assume the coin contains an image of mercury the greek messenger and god of trade. The figure is in fact lady liberty with winds on her head. The wings represent freedom of the mind or freedom of thought depending on what story you read.
Mercury Dimes Price List
Irregardless of what it's called the coin has become a huge favorite in the coin collecting community.
Due to the age and coin lifespan these coins are usually very well worn down, and one in good condition can fetch double or triple the price easy.
Current silver melt value* for a Mercury Dime is $1.97 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $27.22 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.
* Notice as of December 2006 it is illegal to melt down US Minted Pennies and Nickels, and there is a $10,000 fine to help enforce the law. It is legal however to melt down silver dollars, half dollars, dimes, quarters for their content.
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Mercury Head Dime Values
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The Mercury Dime, also referred to as the Winged Liberty Head Dime, was introduced in 1916. The new design had been adopted as soon as the denomination was legally eligible to be changed and was selected through a public competition. The new series was more favorably received by the public and remains one of the most popular U.S. coin types to collect.
The design for the series was created by Adolph A Weinman, who would also design the popular Walking Liberty Half Dollar. The obverse of the dime features the head of Liberty, facing left. Her hair is pulled up under a winged cap, which gives the impression of the winged god Mercury. The inscriptions include “Liberty”, “In God We Trust”, and the date. The reverse of the coin features Roman fasces with an olive branch behind. The reverse inscriptions include “United States of America”, “E Pluribus Unum”, and “One Dime”
Mercury Dime Obverse
Mercury Dimes were produced from 1916 to 1945 with coins struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints. While there are only a few dates which can be considered scarce, the popularity of the series does make it difficult to complete a full set, particularly in uncirculated condition. In circulated grades, the majority of the issues are easily obtained with the exception of the key date 1916-D, which carries a strong premium even in low grades.
Mercury Dimes Value Chart
This site will provide a basic history of the Mercury Dime along with information on the mintages and specifications of the coin. Additional details are provided for some of the scarce or more popular issues that are of greater interest to collectors.