The highest price only on eBay is $1,775.00.Ī 1942 Mercury silver dime could be worth between $2.00 and $30.00 depending on its condition and grade. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. See the Related Question for more information about this coin.ĭISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. There is a so-called overdate coin with 1942 over top of 1941. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2013: If the coin is uncirculated, prices are higher. But half a step up, an MS 68 FB was far more expensive at 25,300 on 1 st January 2009. Gem specimens of the regular-issue 1942 Mercury dimes are much more affordable, at about 30 each.

(The W on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)Īny coin that's more worn is worth around 0.072 times the current price of silver. In 1944, the Philadelphia Mint made 231,410,000 business strikes or regular strike dimes for circulation. It may be blank or there may be a D or S. Buy Gold, Silver, and Platinum bullion online at JM Bullion. and should not be construed as financial advice. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter next to the E in ONE. All Market Updates are provided as a third party analysis and do not necessarily reflect the explicit views of JM Bullion Inc. 1942 is not a rare date for Mercury dimes.

1942 mercury dime value