What is the value of a 1941 Mercury dime?

1941 US Dimes1941 is considered one of the common dates for Mercury dimes. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter next to the E in ONE. It may be blank or there may be a D or S. (The W on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2013:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $3
Moderately worn - $3
Slightly worn - $4
Almost no wear - $4
Uncirculated - $6 to $61 depending on quality

"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn - $3
Moderately worn - $3
Slightly worn - $4
Almost no wear - $5
Uncirculated - $7 to $91

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $3
Moderately worn - $3
Slightly worn - $4
Almost no wear - $5
Uncirculated - $7 to $118

DISCLAIMER: The values quoted are the best available, but may vary due to market fluctuations. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.


Nice uncirculated coins sell for $5-$10


A 1941 'Proof' is worth $175.00.
Average retail value is $2.00-$3.00 for a circulated coin, $5.00-$9.00 for most Mint State coins.
A US dime dated 1941 is called a Mercury head or Winged Liberty head dime and the coin is very common, it's worth about $2.00 just for the silver in it, and maybe up to $5.00 depending on how much wear it has.
It is a common date, in regular circulated condition it is worth around $2.10 for the 90% silver content.
Values for a circulated coin are $2.00-$3.00 a mint state coin is $5.00