There is no such thing as a pure silver dime. See the related question below for more information.
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∙ 11y agoThe last US half dimes were minted in 1873.If you're referring to a Mercury dime, these weighed 2.5 grams and were 90% silver so they contain 2.25 gm of pure metal.If you're referring to a "war nickel" with a large mint mark over the dome of Monticello, these are the only US nickels that ever contained any silver. They weighed 5 gm and were 35% silver so they contain 1.75 gm of pure metal.
The 1964 Washington Quarter has .18084oz of pure silver.
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All US Morgan & Peace Dollars have the same composition of 90% silver/10% copper with a net weight of .77344oz of pure silver. The only "Pure" silver coins are 1 ounce American Silver Eagles. Post new question.
Roosevelt dimes from 1946 to 1964 are 90% silver. The ASW. (Actual Silver Weight) is 0.07234oz of pure silver.
Nothing. There is no such thing. The most silver any dime has is 90%. This is most likely what you have.
You can check the composition of a 1948 dime using a magnet. If the dime is attracted to the magnet, it likely contains iron and is not pure silver. A pure silver dime will not be attracted to a magnet.
1964 was the last year for a 90% silver dime. No circulating coin was pure silver.
1940 dime were only made from 90% silver. See the related question below for more information.
Pre-1965 dimes are 90% silver & 10% copper. The Actual Silver Weight (ASW) is .07234oz of pure silver.
It's not pure it's 90% silver & 10% copper, and regardless of grade or mint mark in circulated condition retail value is $2.00 in uncirculated $3.00-$5.00
No, it is 90% silver and 10% copper. Pure silver is too soft to use for circulated coinage.
US silver dimes, since 1873, contain .07234 oz of pure silver. However, except for certain collector coins, there is no silver in dimes minted from 1965 to the present .
The value of a pure silver 1910 dime can vary based on its condition and current market demand. Generally, it is worth around $2 to $5 as a collectible coin for its silver content. If you are looking to sell it, consider checking with coin dealers or online collectors' websites for the most accurate valuation.
Regardlessif it's silver coated it's only worth 10 cents.
No circulation U.S. coins were made of pure silver. They'd wear out too fast. All were struck in an alloy of copper and silver. That said, your dime was a common circulation coin at the time. As of 01/2009 it's worth between $1 and $1.50 for its silver content.