What is the melt value of a 1964 dime?
Robert Miller
Updated on April 08, 2026
Melt Values of U.S. Silver Coins
| Coin | Composition | Melt Value Updated 8/9/2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Nickel, Wartime Silver Alloy (1942-1945) | 56% Copper, 35% Silver, 9% Manganese | $1.35 |
| Barber Dime (1892-1916) | 90% Silver | $1.74 |
| Mercury Dime (1916-1945) | 90% Silver | $1.74 |
| Roosevelt Dime (1946-1964) | 90% Silver | $1.74 |
What is the melt value of a dime?
Intrinsic Coin Value Based on Current Silver Price
| Coin: | Silver Melt Value: | Silver Content (Troy Ounces): |
|---|---|---|
| 1942-1945 War Nickel (35% Silver) * | $1.4308 | 0.056264 |
| 1916-1945 Mercury Dime | $1.8396 | 0.072339 |
| 1946-1964 Roosevelt Dime | $1.8396 | 0.072339 |
| 1916-1930 Standing Liberty Quarter | $4.599 | 0.18085 |
What are 1964 silver dimes worth?
Silver Roosevelt Dime Average Prices and Values
| Date & Mint | Circ. Buy | Unc. Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 1963-D | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| 1964 | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| 1964-D | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Complete Date-Mint Set Total Coins: 47 | $140.00 | $290.00 |
How do you find the melt value of coins?
You can sell your silver coins for melt value by taking them to a coin dealer or bullion broker who is offering to buy silver coins. Bear in mind that bullion businesses need to pay for overhead costs, advertising fees, and other day-to-day necessities.
Are Dimes from 1964 worth anything?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1964 Roosevelt Dime value at an average of $3.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $10.
Are Dimes after 1964 worth anything?
All U.S. dimes made before 1965 are 90% silver, so they command prices many times their face value. Most dimes produced after 1964 are worth only face value. There are exceptions, however, such as error coins.
How much is a 1965 silver dime worth?
All pre-1965 silver dimes are silver coins containing 0.0723 troy ounces (2.5 grams) of physical silver weight and value. Older silver dimes are thus worth over 13,800% more than their present-day cupro-nickel versions ($1.39 a silver dime melt value vs just over 1¢ in current dime melt value).
How much is a pound of dime worth?
Based on the weights of the different coins, their face value works out like this: Pound of quarters: $20.00 Pound of dimes: $20.00 Pound of nickels: $4.54
Is the melt value of a dime the same as a face?
The melt value for $1 face is all the same. Note of Importance: Morgans and Peace Dollars do not follow this rule, they are actually worth a bit more because they have slightly more silver than $1 face of dimes, quarters, or halves. Use our face value calculator to figure out the value of your stack of 90% silver coins now.
What kind of Dimes are the most valuable?
1. Seated Liberty Silver Dime (1837-1891) 2. Barber Silver Dime (1892-1916) 3. Mercury Silver Dime (1916-1945) 4. Roosevelt Silver Dime (1946-1964) Why people buy Constitutional Silver Coins? – US Junk Silver Coins | SD Bullion
