90% AMERICAN SILVER 10C – WINGED LIBERTY HEAD “MERCURY” DIMES (1916-1945) | CIRCULATED
PRICE REFLECTED IS PER EACH $1 FACE VALUE
Each $1 Face Value of 90% silver coins contains .715 troy ounces of silver.
The 10C denomination (dime) of coins minted with this alloy include Roosevelt and Mercury designs.
Buying junk silver coins is a great way to start your silver investments.
| Quantity | Price Per Coin | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 99 | $43.14 | — |
| 100 – 249 | $42.89 | Save $0.25 / coin |
| 250 – 499 | $42.74 | Save $0.40 / coin |
| 500 – 999 | $42.54 | Save $0.60 / coin |
| 1,000+ Best Price | $42.39 | Save $0.75 / coin |
Description
Before 1965, many of the coins in everyday circulation were minted from an alloy made with a combination of 90% pure silver and 10% pure copper.
The 10C (dime) denominations of coins minted with this alloy include the Mercury dime design.
Mercury Dimes have a rich history amongst numismatic collectors and silver stackers. Each Mercury Dime was minted in 90% silver. Each dime weighs roughly 2.5 grams and contains 0.07234 troy ounces (2.25 grams) of silver. A $5 face value role of Mercury Dimes contains 50 coins containing roughly 3.617 troy ounces of silver.
The Mercury Dime is legal tender coinage produced by the US Mint between 1916-1945
Mercury Dimes were common in circulation until silver was removed from US coinage in 1965
Comprised of 90% silver, 10% copper; each $1 of face value contains about 0.715 troy ounces of silver
The value of these Mercury Dimes is based primarily on silver content rather than numismatic value
