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 - $5
Slightly worn - $5
Almost no wear - $18
Uncirculated - $30 to $1,370 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn - $4
Moderately worn - $5
Slightly worn - $17
Almost no wear - $55
Uncirculated - $132 to $1,410
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $11
Moderately worn - $30
Slightly worn - $80
Almost no wear - $528
Uncirculated - $990 to $8,000
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.
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A 1926 Mercury dime is common, average value is $3.00-$6.00 depending on the condition of the coin.
Average value is $3.00-$5.00.
That's off by about 65 years. Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945. A dime from 1853 would be called a Liberty dime or Liberty Seated dime.
a 1936 dime is called a mercury dime. they aren't rare so they are worth around a dollar
Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945. Your coin is called a Barber dime, after its designer Charles Barber.