Mercury Dime Values
Mercury dime values start at 85 cents each. With silver at $12 an ounce, all silver dimes have this minimum value.  Find one minted in the early years, 1916-1930 and the value quickly rises to $2 to $5 each, with many having a value of $10 to $30 or more, in very nice condition. Discover a rare date in your group, such as the 1926-S, even in heavily worn condition it is worth $7. Hopefully your 1926-S is in "Extremely Fine" condition and now a $200 coin. Rare dates and mintmarks are part of the value scale, the condition of your coins is also a key factor. The 1918-S mint state Mercury dime pictured, because of the beautiful condition is worth over $70. How to determine the condition of your coins is covered in detail below. But first, to see just how high your Mercury dime values have climbed... Mercury Dime Values - What Dealers PayThe following chart clearly shows the wide range in values. From $1 to hundreds, depending on dates, mintmarks and condition.
The above are wholesale values. Computed from dealers price lists with various markup factors figured in. They reflect closely the value you would expect to receive when selling. Variations in value do occur subject to subtle grading points, collector demands and dealer needs. For additional reference... NumisMedia publishes an extensive fair market value price guide, covering retail Mercury Dime Values in detail. Special Note: Mercury dimes dated 1940-1945 are mostly collected in Mint State grade. The values normally range from $4 to $30 depending on how nice the mint state condition. The fewer marks, brightness of luster, beauty of toning, fullness of strike all have a role in determining Mercury dime values. Printable Coin Values Worksheet
Mercury Dime Values Rise With ConditionMercury Dime values are tied directly to their condition. Whether a rare date or a common one, values rise with rising condition. Collectors want the nicest for their collections and are willing to pay a premium for high condition coins. Compare your coins to the grading images below, find the closest match and assign each of your coins a "Grade". Grading a coin is straight forward, as a coin circulates elements of the design wear and disappear. Each stage is assigned a grade. Examine closely the Fasces on the reverse. All vertical lines showing separate a coin in Fine condition from one in Very Good condition where some lines are worn smooth and not separated. Very nice coins are crisp and sharp in all the details and have a grade of Extremely Fine.
It is important to understand Mercury dime values increase quickly if the coin is Mint State. Meaning showing no signs of wear. Sometimes difficult to determine if your coin is toned. Help is available to decide the grade. If you discover your coin is worth $100 or more... Collectors and dealers consider PCGS and NGC as leaders in coin grading services. They both authenticate and grade your coin. The small fee you pay provides assurance you understand and receive the full value of your coin. It is helpful to know grading a coin is not an exact science. It is your opinion, dealers and collectors have their own opinions... and they can all differ slightly. Coin dealer and auction listings are very useful. Look for these offering Mercury Dimes for sale, their listings and prices usually include a notation of the NGC and PCGS assigned grade. Additionally... these coin dealers are potential buyers of your coins.
In the Mint State grade, a well struck coin displaying "Full Bands" has a higher value. Look on the reverse, the two horizontal bands holding the Fasces, when fully separated and sharp are then described as "Full Bands". Not all dimes were struck well enough for these to show total separation. As a result, those that have "Full Bands" carry a higher value, sometimes much higher. In dealers price lists these coins are designated "FB". One of the rare stand out dates is the 1945. An $8 coin in mint state condition. Find one in mint state condition with Full Bands and the value jumps to over $300. Understand it is only in the mint state grade when the Full Band premium is applied. Mercury dimes, once you get to know them are an interesting series to collect. Consider your group of coins as the beginning of a coin collection. If that is not for you and you don't become a collector, one successful approach is to sell all of your coins and use the proceeds to buy one nice rare coin. The one you were hoping to find in the box. Pass the thrill of a "rare" coin on to your children. Take a minute and visit Joel Rettew's web site FastCoin.com. They are serious buyers of US coins. Additionally... they have many fascinating rare coins for sale.
Five dates steal the show. Firstly the 1916-D is considered the key to the series and the one lacking from most collections. This coin has been valuable for decades, $775 in Good condition today. The 1921 and 1921-D, $35 to $50 in Good condition, rising to over $100 in Fine. Lastly the 1942/1 and 1942/1-D. Are two over dates that have gained in popularity and value, over $250 each. Take a good close look at your Mercury dimes... The fact these coins were overlooked and circulated long enough for some to show signs of heavy wear means you have a chance to find one in your box of coins. Always popular, check back and see how your Mercury dime values are doing. To find more coin values for other dime series...
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