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Seated Liberty Dime 1891 to 1937

Seated Liberty Dime

Minted from 1837 until 1891, the Seated Liberty Dime enjoyed a production span of over 50 years, longer than the production for any other dime. This coin is 90% silver with a melt value of $ based off current silver price of $  oz.The dime was designed to be visually similar to the other Seated Liberty coinage produced during that time frame, ... Read More »

Barber Dime 1892 to 1916

Barber Dimes

The Barber dime was first minted in 1892 as part of the barber coinage. The dime is 90% silver and has a melt value of $ Melt price live and based off current silver price of $  oz. After the passage of the Coinage Act of 1890, most coins used for circulation in the U.S. were redesigned and standardized. After a public ... Read More »

Mercury Dime 1916-1945

Mercury Dime

The Mercury Dime was a dime issued at the United States mint(s) during the years of 1916 through 1945. Current silver melt value for any mercury dime is $ as the coin is 90% silver. After the Coinage Act of 1890, where Congress passed legislation where the design of U.S. coins could be updated after a coin had been in circulation for 25 ... Read More »

Roosevelt Dime 1946 to 1964

Roosevelt Dime

The Roosevelt Dime was minted as 90% silver from 1946 to 1964. These dimes are still minted today but with a blend of copper and nickel with 0% silver. If you have one that is dated between 1946 and 1964 this coin would have a melt value of  $ The Roosevelt Dime which enjoys circulation to this day, was originally introduced ... Read More »