It depends on which refrence. 1942 the year or 1942 (how much) dimes
1942 is a common date for dimes. It's worth a little over $2.
San Francisco did not have a over date for a 1942 dime only P & D had them
yes. all dimes up to 1964 are made of silver
Please check again and post a new question. There is no such coin - Barber dimes were minted from 1892 to 1916.Mercury dimes were issued from 1916 to 1945.
1942 is not a rare date for Mercury dimes. In circulated condition, it has about 75 cents worth of silver in it. A nice uncirculated one is worth about $5
All US dimes minted before 1965 are 90% silver and 10% copper.
No. Nickels from 1866-1942 and 1945-present are 25% nickel and 75% copper. Dimes from 1965-present are made of a copper-nickel "sandwich" composition.
Andrew Jackson Gandy died in 1942.
This is a very common date for Mercury dimes. If it has any wear at all the value is for the silver, about $2.00.
U.S. dimes were 90% silver through 1964. The only nickels to ever contain silver are "war nickels," dated 1942-1945, distinguished by the large mint mark on the back.
In the United States, coins minted before 1965 typically contain silver, not 1942. The standard composition of dimes, quarters, and half-dollars included silver before 1965.Coins minted for circulation after 1964 in the US have not had silver content.