Silver Dime
Silver Dime Value
How much is a silver dime worth? See the melt value of 90% silver dimes (Roosevelt, Mercury, Barber) at various spot prices, plus which dimes are silver.
Calculate coin valueU.S. dimes dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. Each holds about 0.0723 troy ounces of pure silver. This includes Roosevelt dimes through 1964, Mercury (Winged Liberty) dimes, and Barber dimes. Dimes from 1965 on are clad and contain no silver.
A silver dime's melt value is its silver content times the live silver spot price. Use the chart below to read the value at different spot prices.
Coin facts
| Coin | Years | Silver | Weight | Pure silver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90% Silver Dime | Pre-1965 (Roosevelt, Mercury, Barber) | 90% | 2.5 g | 0.0723 ozt |
Melt value at different silver prices
Melt value = pure silver content × silver spot price. Figures are for common-date coins; rare dates and high grades can be worth more to collectors.
| Silver spot | 90% Silver Dime |
|---|---|
| $25.00/ozt | $1.81 |
| $30.00/ozt | $2.17 |
| $35.00/ozt | $2.53 |
| $40.00/ozt | $2.89 |
| $45.00/ozt | $3.26 |
| $50.00/ozt | $3.62 |
| $60.00/ozt | $4.34 |
| $70.00/ozt | $5.06 |
For a live figure at the current spot price, use the coin silver calculator or weigh a lot in the main calculator.
Silver Dime questions
How much silver is in a dime?
A 90% silver dime contains about 0.0723 troy ounces of pure silver. Its melt value is 0.0723 ? the silver spot price.
Which dimes are silver?
Roosevelt dimes dated 1964 and earlier, plus all Mercury (1916-45) and Barber (1892-1916) dimes, are 90% silver. 1965 and later dimes are clad.
Is a 1965 dime silver?
No. The U.S. switched dimes to copper-nickel clad in 1965, so 1965 and later circulating dimes contain no silver.
How much is a silver dime worth?
At a silver spot of $58, a 90% silver dime holds about $4.20 in melt value (0.0723 ? $58). Key dates and high grades can be worth much more to collectors.