Despite their name, dimes from this era neither contain mercury nor depict Mercury, the Roman god. The dime — 90% silver, 10% copper — instead features a winged Lady Liberty.

On eBay, a 1943 Mercury S Dime in superb, uncirculated condition is currently asking for $3,999.99. Littleton Coin Company is selling a D variety of 1943 Mercury Dime for $275.

Generally, a common date Mercury dime in circulated condition can be worth anywhere from $1 to $3. However, if the coin is in uncirculated condition or is a rare date, its value can be over $1,500.

Despite their name, dimes from this era neither contain mercury nor depict Mercury, the Roman god. The dime — 90% silver, 10% copper — instead features a winged Lady Liberty.

Mercury dime values can hit six figures, especially for coveted years and coins in great condition. If you've got some of these dimes in your coin collection, you might just be sitting on a treasure.

Anyway, today a Mercury dime is worth between $1.50 and $3.50, although an uncirculated one in perfect condition could go for around $1,600.

A Mercury dime once owned by Marilyn Monroe on display as Julien’s Auctions shows select, never-before-seen pieces from the estate of Lee Strasberg on board Queen Mary 2 while the ship is docked ...