Mercury Dime Melt Value
Minted 1916–1945 · 90% silver · 0.07234 troy oz pure silver
Current Melt Value
| Silver spot price | Unavailable |
| Silver content | 0.07234 troy oz |
| Composition | 90% silver |
| Face value | $0.10 |
| Multiplier over face | — |
Bulk Value
| Quantity | Total Silver | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.072 ozt | — |
| 5 coins | 0.362 ozt | — |
| 10 coins | 0.723 ozt | — |
| 20 coins | 1.447 ozt | — |
| 50 coins | 3.617 ozt | — |
| 100 coins | 7.234 ozt | — |
Mercury Dime: Silver Content & History
The Mercury Dime contains 0.07234 troy ounces of pure silver in a 90% silver composition.
The Mercury Dime, officially called the Winged Liberty Head Dime, was designed by Adolph A. Weinman and minted from 1916 to 1945. The obverse depicts Liberty wearing a winged cap (often mistaken for the Roman god Mercury, hence the nickname). The reverse shows a fasces — a bundle of rods with an axe — symbolizing unity and strength. The Mercury Dime is widely regarded as one of the most artistically beautiful US coin designs. Key dates include the ultra-rare 1916-D (mintage of only 264,000) and the 1942/41 overdate. Weinman also designed the Walking Liberty Half Dollar, making him responsible for two of the most beloved US coin designs.
Collector Value Note
The 1916-D Mercury Dime is one of the most valuable 20th century US coins — worth $1,000+ even in heavily worn condition. Common dates trade near melt.
How Melt Value Is Calculated
The melt value of a Mercury Dime is calculated by multiplying the pure silver content (0.07234 troy ounces) by the current silver spot price. At today's silver price of current spot per troy ounce, one Mercury Dime contains significant worth of silver.
This is the intrinsic or melt value — the metal value if the coin were melted. Actual selling price depends on dealer premiums (for bullion-grade coins) or numismatic premiums (for collector-grade examples). When selling, expect to receive a percentage below spot depending on the dealer and quantity.