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Message:: [QUOTE="borgovan, post: 553945, member: 13016"]Winged Liberty dimes, commonly known as "Mercury" dimes, were issued before the Roosevelt series. The Roosevelt series is 1946-present. Mercury dimes were issued from 1916-1945. Barber dimes came before that, and were issued from 1892 until 1916.  The most difficult non-proof date is the 1996-W, which can only be found in Mint sets of that year. The lowest mintage business strikes are the 1949-S, along the with 1955 P, D, and S. Even these, though, are not difficult to obtain.  I don't know about reference books. Whitman probably has a book on the series.  You can purchase a Whitman album, if you like. I would recommend this if you're just starting out, and if you're collecting circulated examples. For uncirculated examples you may want something more advanced; either a nicer album, or a Capital holder. You can also use 2x2 holders.[/QUOTE]