Yes, it is made out of 90% silver.
The Liberty dime minted in 1943 was 90% silver. The current rate for a circulated 1943 Liberty Dime is the current value of the silver of the coin, presently $5.50
1943 is a very common Mercury Head dime. Most are only valued for the silver, about $2.00.
The value of a 1943 Silver Mercury Dime in circulated condition is about $3; in uncirculated condition, $7 to $8.
Average condition about $1.00
8-3-11>>> 1943 is a common Mercury Head dime. Most are only valued for the silver, about $3.00.
1943 is a very common Mercury Head dime. Most are only valued for the silver, about $2.00.
A 1943 dime made of mercury is not rare. It is actually an error coin as dimes were made of silver that year. An authentic 1943 mercury dime would be valuable due to the mistake in using the wrong metal. You should consult with a professional coin collector or numismatist to authenticate the coin's rarity and value.
A 1943 Mercury dime unless in exceptionally good condition is only worth silver melt value. At the time of writing it is about $2.15 or so, but it fluctuates depending on silver spot price.
About $1.50 at current silver prices.
All silver Roosevelt dimes are common, if it has any wear at all value is for the silver, about $1.25
Yes, the coin is 90% silver and contains just over 2 grams of silver.
The U.S. never made a silver penny. It would have been worth more than a dime! If its date is anything other than 1943, it's either a fake or it's been silver plated. If it's dated 1943 it's made of zinc-coated steel.