What is the value of a 1935 Mercury dime?

Answer1935 is not a rare date for Mercury Dimes ... in average circulated condition, its value is based on the silver it contains.

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 - $4
Moderately worn - $4
Slightly worn - $5
Almost no wear - $8
Uncirculated - $8 to $114 depending on quality

"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn - $4
Moderately worn - $5
Slightly worn - $6
Almost no wear - $19
Uncirculated - $35 to $660

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $4
Moderately worn - $5
Slightly worn - $7
Almost no wear - $12
Uncirculated - $25 to $345

DISCLAIMER: 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. 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.



The value of any coin that contains silver also has a value based on its weight, called the melt value, but it could be worth much more to a coin collector depending on its scarcity its condition. See the chart at the link to learn more, or take the coin to a reputable coin dealer.