The most valuable Mercury Dime was a 1938-S Mercury Dime. But in general, the most popular dime for collectors is the 1916-D ...

Mercury dimes are made of 90% silver, giving them intrinsic metal value, but certain dates and mint marks—such as the 1916-D—can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

Despite their name, dimes from this era neither contain mercury nor depict Mercury, the Roman god. The dime — 90% silver, 10% copper — instead features a winged Lady Liberty.

Despite their name, dimes from this era neither contain mercury nor depict Mercury, the Roman god. The dime — 90% silver, 10% copper — instead features a winged Lady Liberty.

The Mercury dime was issued between 1916 and 1945. It is more properly known as the Winged Liberty Head dime. That’s not Mercury, the Roman god.

Despite their name, dimes from this era neither contain mercury nor depict Mercury, the Roman god. The dime — 90% silver, 10% copper — instead features a winged Lady Liberty.

Despite their name, dimes from this era neither contain mercury nor depict Mercury, the Roman god. The dime — 90% silver, 10% copper — instead features a winged Lady Liberty.

Despite their name, dimes from this era neither contain mercury nor depict Mercury, the Roman god. The dime — 90% silver, 10% copper — instead features a winged Lady Liberty.