Silver Dime (Pre-1965) Melt Value
Minted Pre-1965 · 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 | — |
Silver Dime (Pre-1965): Silver Content & History
Pre-1965 US dimes contain 0.07234 troy ounces of pure silver in a 90% silver composition.
Pre-1965 dimes are composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. Designs included the Roosevelt Dime (1946–1964), Mercury Dime (1916–1945), and Barber Dime (1892–1916). Silver dimes are the smallest unit of junk silver and are popular for small transactions in a silver-based barter scenario. The Roosevelt Dimes from 1946–1964 are the most common and are almost exclusively traded as melt-value silver. Mercury Dimes, by contrast, attract strong collector interest for their Art Deco design.
Collector Value Note
Roosevelt Dimes in circulated condition are pure melt plays. Mercury Dimes with strong strike and luster can trade at 2–5x melt.
How Melt Value Is Calculated
The melt value of a Silver Dime (Pre-1965) 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 Silver Dime (Pre-1965) 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.