Higher Dime Values
Dime values for coins dated 1964 or earlier have the current silver price as their base value. At over $15 per ounce, all silver dimes are worth at least $1 each.
However, the odds are great some of your old dimes have a higher value, hopefully much higher.
Minted since 1796 there are many rare dates, mint marks and scarce dime varieties for you to discover in your box. These old dime values often reach into the hundreds of dollars.
Also, don't overlook the condition of your coins, see more about the importance of condition and "Grading" below.
Bring these treasures to the desk and spread them out. Match your coins to the images and links below.
All dates and mint marks with their locations are listed. The valuable varieties and how to identify them are detailed. Quickly discover how much your coins are worth.
The Valuable and Collectible Bust Dime
Historically important and rare. Turn up one of these in your group and you hold a coin any collector desires. With a $21 minimum value that quickly vaults into the hundreds depending on date and condition. Handle your coin gently and compare to the grading images and value chart.
Old Dimes | Value Increasing
A stately design admired by avid collectors. Maintaining constant demand and solid values for these old dimes. With numerous rare dates and varieties, compare your coins to the value chart. As always, better condition coins are worth large premiums.
Valuable Barber Dimes
All Barber Dimes are worth at least $2. Don't settle for this minimum value, double check your coins. Over half the dates and mint marks are worth substantially more. The ultimate find is the 1895-O, easily a $295 coin.
Mercury Dime Values on the Rise
One of the most popular and widely collected coins today. Rare and valuable dates are scattered through the series. A key element, the condition of your coin, is a major driving force to value. Compare your coins to the grading images, determine their condition and check the value or your Mercury Dimes.
Silver Roosevelt Dime
Most dates and mint marks are tied to the value of silver, each worth $1. However, there are a few exceptions. The silver issues of 1946-1964 are slowly maturing and beginning to gain in value. Affordable to collect, the value is in Uncirculated coins. One strategy is to hold them for their silver content and save them for the future.
Dime Values Overview
The following chart is a sample of the most common coins in the series and their minimum values. What is striking is how the values are affected by "condition". Those small differences in the state of preservation of your coin.
Dime Values of the Most Common Dates in the Series | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition of Coin | ||||
| Date | Good - G | Fine - F | Extremely Fine XF |
Uncirculated |
| Draped Bust Dime 1796-1807 | ||||
| $398 | $785 | $1640 | $4000 | |
| Capped Bust Dime 1809-1837 | ||||
| $22 | $37 | $170 | $465 | |
| Seated Liberty Dime 1837-1891 | ||||
| $9 | $12 | $20 | $91 | |
| Barber Dime 1892-1916 | ||||
| $2 | $3 | $11 | $64 | |
| Mercury Dime 1916-1945 | ||||
| $1 | $1.10 | $1.10 | $4.50 | |
| Roosevelt Dime 1946-1964 | ||||
| $1 | $1.10 | $1.10 | $1.30 | |
| Dime Values Updated 2010 | ||||
Dime Values Rise with Condition
Collectors avidly seek these old coins. As a result, impressive values even for the most common coins in the series. The chart also highlights the huge difference from the "Good" condition to the "Uncirculated" condition coin.
The standout example is the Barber Dime 1892-1916. A thirty fold increase in value from "Good" condition to "Uncirculated" condition.
Today, with high values and large differences between some grades, "Grading" is important but is also a little complex. All dime series include Grading Images to compare your coins and judge their condition. Key to arriving at an accurate value.
Do you have other coin denominations?
Coin Values Discovery... finds Dime Values and... All old US coin values. It is an excellent index with images and text links to all coin series, from Cents to Gold. Value charts, grading images and descriptions uncover how much your box of old coins is worth.
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