Roosevelt dimes contained silver through the year 1964. Mercury Dime Values lists dates and mintmarks for each with a section on judging condition, so you can separate collectible quality from the minimum silver coin values. First minted in 1916 and continuing until 1945 with the majority prior to 1940 worth judging individually for higher values.ĭimes dated 1940 to 1945 in circulated, worn condition, are the coins routinely traded and priced based on silver value. The older Mercury dimes are all quickly becoming collectible coins with values in excess of metal content. The majority of coins trading today based on silver value are found in the Mercury and Roosevelt series. The dime denomination was silver through 1964. Collector dates and quality are further identified and separated because of higher potential. Important to identify are dates and condition that routinely trade at the minimum silver value. These are also sought and traded in the market based on the price of silver, however less well known.Įach denomination and series have its unique group of coins to recognize as containing silver. Noted on the calculator are two surprising coins silver nickels and the 40% silver half dollars. These 'bullion quality' coins are heavy with 90% silver and valued accordingly.
It shows all silver dimes, quarters, half dollars and silver dollars are worth many times their face value today. The calculator gives the value of the silver contained in the coins.
