Coin was minted between 1916 and 1945, these coins are 90% silver so the. Home coins us coins halfdimes and dimes mercury dime. The values depend very strongly on the grade of the coins. The mint mark is also the wrong size on 1928s, 1934d, and 1941s mercury dimes, but these mistakes only serve to increase their value now. Mercury or winged liberty dimes minted 1916 to 1945 this coin was issued as a response to the great war wwi. This valuable coin have the additional advantages of being trusted and recognizable. So every mercury dime is worth at least 90 cents or more. This dime is composed of 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper.
Compare your coins to the grading images, determine their condition and check the value or your mercury dimes. Silver mercury dime values are updated every minute with the live silver price at. A coin can be designated as full bands if the lines are complete and clearly visible. Collecting mercury dimes 6 19 nov, 2017 in coin sets tagged dimes mercury dimes silver coins by kevin if you were living in the united states at the beginning of the 20th century, you would probably agree that us coins werent very exciting. But how do you know what old dimes are valuable and which ones you can spend. Each mercury dime contains almost 110 of an ounce of silver 0. The mercury dime is a tencent coin struck by the united states mint from late 1916 to 1945. These dime pieces were not marked with their denomination however. Full bands or fb mercury dimes have a significate price premium for being an excellent sharp coin. The dime, in united states usage, is a ten cent coin, one tenth of a united states dollar, labeled formally as one dime. Demand is relatively stable for coins in uncirculated condition.
In 1792, the disme was created as a pattern coin but never saw circulation. Total silver content in the coin is 90% and the silver value of this coin is usd 1. The fair market value fmv price guide all grades, good through ms70. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. Au 1920 mercury silver dime nice coin free shipping. For mercury dimes and most other 90% silver coins you can expect a coin dealer to pay you 9 times face value for them silver being 15. Find out how much these classic united states silver coins are worth. Many old dimes are worth more than 10 cents, and some are worth many times over face value.
The value of a mercury dime can vary significantly depending on its date, condition and mint mark. Meanwhile rare mercury dimes, such as the 1916d, are highly valuable in virtually any grade. Market, pcgs and ngc price guides require a dealer subscription or membership. The united states treasury released them in 2016 on the coins 100th anniversary. Mercury dimes 1916 1945 despite its tiny size, the mercury dime may very well be the most beautiful coin ever produced by the united states mint. Also showing coins for sale in our database for the barber type dimes items. Us dimes would not see a mark denoting value until 1809 when the capped bust dime was marked with 10 c. Get the best deals on uncirculated mercury dimes 19161945 when you. All mercury dimes are 90% silver, therefore they are at least worth their silver bullion price which is more than 10 cents. The winged liberty head dime is most commonly referred to as a mercury dime. Coin dealers and collectors, like to look for key dates that increase the mercury silver dime value. Mercury dimes 1916 1945 if you dont know anything else about mercury dimes, just remember to look for the 1916d coin. The result is that the mint mark is much smaller than usual. The premium mercury dime value could be as much as 10 to 100 times more valuable compared to a common weak struck coin for the same year.
The mercury dime is also commonly referred to as the winged liberty head dime and was designed by adolph weinman. Designed by adolph weinman and also referred to as the winged liberty head dime. Because mercury dimes had multiple types of the coin minted every year, this is also something that plays into how much the coin will sell for. Feb 07, 2018 mercury dimes were issued between 1916 and 1945 and along those nearly 77 coin issues there are a few mercury dimes worth a lot of money. Study mercury head dime prices and trends since 1950. A guide book of mercury dimes, standing liberty quarters, and liberty walking half dollars, 1st edition by q.
Now includes coin values for the new state quarters. Mercury dime values are moderate to high coin values discovery. Notice as of december 2006 it is illegal to melt down us minted pennies and. Very nice high grade 977 brilliant no problem 1955 proof dime. For the 19501985 rows, the values in the g4 column correspond to the good listing of those years, vg8 corresponds to very good, and so on.
If the grade is better than xf the coin could be worth much more. Ive also included a list of their approximate values, too. Silver dimessilver coinsold coinsrare coinsmercury money notescoins worth moneybook valuevalue of old books. Mercury dime values rise with condition mercury dime values are tied directly to their condition. Total copper content in the coin is 10% and the copper value of this coin is usd 0.
Mercury dimes minted in philadelphia did not have a mint mark while coins minted in san francisco will have an s mint. Top 10 low mintage mercury dimes and what they may be worth. These are the most valuable dimes and ten cent coins known. Find the current mercury dime values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade. In his book on mercury dimes, lange notes that barber, by then aged 75, had been compelled over the past ten years to participate in the. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth. Weinman designed the mercury dime which was minted from 1916 to 1945. Mercury dimes 19161945 silver price united states silver. And yes, you will get dirty fingers when you go through the bag of dimes but it was worth it. Mint state and key date listed mercury dime values is for graded, certified and authenticated coins in pcgs or ngc holders. Connect with dealers, other coin collectors and put coins up on your wishlist look up coin prices and values and ask for coins on your wishlist to make offers for.
If you have a mercury dime of a soughtafter mint year and it appears to be in good condition, you may want to consider having it graded by a professional coin grading company such as pcgs or ngc. Ive compiled a list of the top dimes that you should look for in your pocket change, coin jars, and coin rolls. One of the most popular and widely collected coins today. Mercury dimes were struck in philadelphia, denver, and san francisco. Numismatic guaranty corporation of america encourages all coin collectors to seek the counsel of qualified numismatists familiar with the certified coin marketplace before making any purchase based on this report. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Dime coin book in mercury dimes 19161945 for sale ebay. Determine the value of your mercury dimes in the coin market, including the 1935 s 10c ms, with the ngc coin explorer.
Information about coin grading like vf and xf and mintmarks like d and s. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. The coin value tables trend data for mercury head dimes reflect the historic availability of numeric grades and the split band definition to describe coins. The mintage column is the number of coins struck and released by the u. View prices, auction data, census info and more all for free. Mercury dimes are a popular series to collect amongst coin collectors. A key element, the condition of your coin, is a major driving force to value.
Rarity is only one factor which must be weighed in determining the market value of a numismatic coin. It is truly remarkable that a coin this small could have such an intricate and aesthetically pleasing design. The rarest circulation strike for this series if the 1895o. Mercury dime coin values are all over the map, with prices for lowerend commondates tied to their intrinsic silver bullion value. The dime is the smallest in diameter and is the thinnest of all u. Coin value prices, price chart, coin photos, mintage figures, coin melt value, metal composition, mint mark location, statistics. For lowergrade circulated coins, a majority of its value is based upon the coin s silver melt value. A high grade barber is an exceptionally attractive coin and one that any collector can appreciate. In this presentation i look at the top 10 low mintage. The fewer marks, brightness of luster, beauty of toning, fullness of strike all have a role in determining mercury dime values. The united states mint would cease production of the mercury dime in 1945, the year that president franklin delano roosevelt died. Mercury dimes are very popular tencent pieces produced by the united states mint from 1916 to 1945. The rest are a sample of raw coin sell but this is not a guarantee your coin with the same date, mint, grade and holder will sell for this exact value.
Rare and valuable dates are scattered through the series. Silver us coinage, including mercury dimes, are a great way for bullion investors to buy silver without paying huge premiums. Below is a chart that will give you a better idea of how much a graded 1919 mercury dime will likely sell for today. The first us dimes that were created for circulation were the draped bust type in 1796. The fair market value fmv price guide represents concise listings of retail fair market value prices for properly graded united states rare coins. The denomination was first authorized by the coinage act of 1792. The ngc price guide value shows the average dealer retail price for an ngccertified coin. The more valauble of the dimes are at the top of the list and the less valuable ones are at the bottom, and all the coins in the middle follow that value system.
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