Silver Dime Melt Values — Every U.S. Silver Dime
Every U.S. silver dime struck for circulation contains 0.0715 troy oz of pure silver. Barber, Mercury, and silver Roosevelt issues all share the same 90% silver and 10% copper composition.
Silver spot today: $73.31/oz. A single silver dime is worth approximately $5.24 at melt.
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Silver Dime Melt Value Calculator
Quick reference — what one silver dime is worth
| Composition | Years | ASW (troy oz) | Melt value at $73.31/oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90% silver | 1892-1964 | 0.0715 | $5.24 |
Junk silver dime bag math:
- $1 face (10 dimes): 0.715 troy oz silver (melt: $52.42).
- $10 face (100 dimes): 7.15 troy oz silver (melt: $524.17).
- $100 face bag (1,000 dimes): 71.5 troy oz silver (melt: $5241.66).
- $1,000 face bag (10,000 dimes): 715 troy oz silver (melt: $52416.65).
U.S. Silver Dime Series
Barber Dime (1892-1916)
Designed by Charles E. Barber. The 1894-S Barber Dime (24 struck) is the most famous rarity in the series.
Key dates include 1895-O, 1896-S, 1903-S, and 1913-S. ASW is 0.0715 troy oz, total weight is 2.50 g, diameter is 17.9 mm.
Mercury Dime (1916-1945)
Officially the Winged Liberty Head dime, designed by Adolph Weinman. The 1916-D is the best-known key date.
Key dates include 1916-D, 1921, 1921-D, 1942/1, and 1942/1-D. ASW is 0.0715 troy oz.
Mercury Dime melt value page →
Roosevelt Dime, Silver Issues (1946-1964)
Struck in 90% silver through 1964 before the 1965 clad transition. Silver Roosevelts are common in junk silver lots.
Roosevelt Dime melt value page →
Composition and History
The U.S. struck silver dimes in 90% silver from 1796 through 1964. The Coinage Act of 1965 ended the run as rising silver prices drove hoarding and circulation shortages.
Background: the end of silver in U.S. coins.
How to Identify a Silver Dime
- Date: 1964 or earlier is silver (except modern collector products).
- Edge color: silver dimes have a solid silver-white edge; clad shows a copper stripe.
- Weight: silver is 2.50 g; clad is 2.27 g.
Where to Buy and Sell Silver Dimes
Frequently Asked Questions
How much silver is in a dime? 0.0715 troy oz of pure silver in pre-1965 circulation dimes.
What years of dimes are silver? 1892 through 1964 for Barber, Mercury, and silver Roosevelt issues.
Are silver dimes a good investment? They are highly divisible and broadly liquid in U.S. bullion markets.
What's the most valuable silver dime? The 1894-S Barber Dime is the top rarity; 1916-D Mercury is the famous major key date.
Related
- All silver coin melt values (master hub)
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