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Silver Dime
Mercury / Roosevelt · 90% · 2.25 g pure silver
About this coin
Dime (pre-1965)
Mercury dimes (1916–1945) and Roosevelt dimes dated 1946–1964 are 90% silver, containing 0.0723 troy oz each.
Their small size makes silver dimes the most divisible form of US silver, and they are a favourite of stackers who want small units.
Specifications
- Weight
- 2.5 g
- Purity
- 90% silver
- Diameter
- 17.9 mm
- Face value
- 10¢
- Years
- 1916–1964
- Pure silver
- 2.250 g · 0.0723 ozt
Bulk values · 13 Oct 2026
Dime (pre-1965) value by quantity
Melt value for single coins, rolls, tubes and boxes.
| Quantity | Pure silver | Melt value | + GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1 face value 10 coins | 0.723 oz | $42.98 | ₹4,883 |
| 1 coin | 2.3 g | $4.30 | ₹488.31 |
| 10 coins | 22.5 g | $42.98 | ₹4,883 |
| 20 coins | 45.0 g | $85.97 | ₹9,766 |
| 50 coins | 112.5 g | $214.92 | ₹24,416 |
| 100 coins | 225.0 g | $429.85 | ₹48,831 |
| 500 coins | 1.13 kg | $2,149 | ₹2,44,157 |
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Answers
Dime (pre-1965): FAQ
How much is a Dime (pre-1965) worth today?
Based on today's silver price (13 Oct 2026), the silver in a Dime (pre-1965) is worth about $4.30, or ₹474.09 at the Indian market rate. This is the melt value. Dealers and jewellers sell above it and usually buy slightly below it.
How much silver is in a Dime (pre-1965)?
A Dime (pre-1965) weighs 2.5 g at 90% purity, so it contains 2.25 g of pure silver (0.0723 troy oz).
Is a Dime (pre-1965) worth more than its silver value?
Usually, yes: bullion and collectible coins sell at a premium over melt value because of minting, distribution and collector demand. Common, circulated coins trade close to melt, while rare dates, mint marks and high grades can be worth much more.
How do I know if I'm paying a fair price?
Enter the seller's price into the premium checker above. It compares the quote with the live metal value and shows the premium as a percentage. Compare that percentage between sellers before you buy.