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it looks like it has been around. not shiney at all, dark edges around the head of the front and back looks kinda smoothed down but all the way.

2007-10-11 18:23:30 · 9 answers · asked by debbiekay24 1 in Games & Recreation Hobbies & Crafts

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Without seeing pictures it's very difficult for anyone to give you a good answer. Many factors play in to how much your coins are worth (i.e. condition, scarcity, mint marks, current market demand, etc.)

1 - Take your coin to a local coin dealer (trustworthy ones can be found - shop around). It never hurts to get a second opinion. They will be able to tell you so much more by evaluation the condition of the coins. They will also know the amount minted and what it is going for in today's market.

2 - Try posting pictures on this website (there are many experts here that can help you evaluate it - there also may be people willing to buy if you are trying to sell):
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/default.asp

3 - Repost this question and include pictures. You can use websites like http://www.photobucket.com and include the link in your question.

Good luck!

P.S. You should not clean your coins. Most coin collectors see cleaning a coin as the equivalent of stripping down antique furniture and refinishing it.

When cleaning, the surface metal of the coin is often stripped. Anything used to scrub the coin will leave scratches (even 100% pure silk will leave hairline scratches). Most cleaning products will have some type of reaction with the coin's metal and the surface metal can also be removed in this manner.

Your best bet is to leave the coins alone. Cleaning the coin will leave traces - which can be found by the knowledgeable collector - who in turn will not buy the cleaned coin. Also if you ever wanted to send your coin into a grading company, they can recognize signs of cleaning and will send your coin back in a "cleaned" slab (also called a "body bag" in the coin world) - which is usually a greatly decreased value.

If you absolutely must must must clean your coins do not use the method described above as it will react with the metal in your coin. Use 100% acetone (do not use fingernail polish remover!). It must be 100% pure because other additives will react with the coin metal. Place your coin(s) in the solution for several minutes (do not leave in for long periods of time). Rinse your coin(s) in distilled water. Next remove your coins and either pat dry with a soft cloth or allow the coin to air dry (air drying is better as you don't risk scratching the coin with the cloth). NEVER scrub your coins!

I would still advise you to leave your coins as they are. They may not be bright and shiny but that is what most collectors prefer.

2007-10-12 10:50:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

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2016-03-22 16:50:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

1925 Mercury Dime

2016-12-15 08:00:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

1925 Dime

2016-11-03 12:17:12 · answer #4 · answered by shea 4 · 0 0

hi it is called a Mercury dime assuming it is a United States coin.

You can make a scan of it and post it at the eBay coin and paper money discussion board. I think it is probably worth only its melt value which is about one dollar's worth of silver at present. Where did you find it? In change? Sometimes people break out someone else's collections and spend them at face value. That can be a very costly mistake. For you this could be the beginning of a coin collection.

That's quite an old coin. Congratulations !

2007-10-11 18:35:14 · answer #5 · answered by David P 3 · 0 0

You did not mention a mint mark, it it has one it is on the reverse near the E in one. The non mint marked (Philadelphia mint) coin had a mintage of 25,610,000 so it is not scarce and unless it is in high grade is worth .50 to .75 cents. The ones with mint marks are much scarcer and command more money as they go up in grade. The dimes official name is Winged Liberty Head and is a female. It is also called incorrectly a Mercury dime and he was a male. I have a few of these coins in mint state and have to admit they are a piece of numismatic art. They struck a lot in the late teens and 1920, then very few in 1921 and none in 1922. The made up for it from 1923 to 1929 except at the Branch Mints, so check for mint mark.

2007-10-12 10:17:58 · answer #6 · answered by Taiping 7 · 1 0

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I just got a 1925 dime...is it worth any money?
it looks like it has been around. not shiney at all, dark edges around the head of the front and back looks kinda smoothed down but all the way.

2015-08-13 16:22:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Maybe worth a dollar. You might just put it with small items you will keep, it will go up in value over time. It is a silver dime, not those copper clad ones we have now.

2007-10-11 18:32:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

When you say, any money, did you mean that?
If you mean is it worth a lot? no, I've checked, I collect bunches of coins, and book value for old coins isn't much unless they're rare for a coin collector to find or something.
Its still a cool momento though if you clean it up and keep it :-)

2007-10-11 18:33:24 · answer #9 · answered by Salizler 4 · 0 1

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2016-04-04 23:08:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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