0.0723 troy ounces of silver.
The weight is 2.50 grams and it's 90% silver.
Silver US dimes minted from 1873 to 1964 weighed 2.5 grams when new. The coins were made of an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper, so they contain 2.25 gm of pure silver. Silver dimes with earlier dates weighed different amounts due to adjustments in the price of silver. When silver prices were deregulated and the composition of dimes, quarters, and halves was changed to copper-nickel, the weight of the dime was reduced to 2.27 grams to maintain the same diameter and thickness.
2.5 grams
The weight of the U.S. silver half dollar has changed over the course of it's history. In 1794 the silver half dollar weighed 13.48 grams and was 89.24 % silver. Then in 1836 the silver half dollar weight was changed to 13.36 grams and was 90% silver. In 1892 the silver half dollar weight was again changed to 12.50 grams which was the weight used until the final 90% silver half dollar struck for circulation was issued in 1964.
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It's 90% silver and 10% copper with a total weight of 2.5 grams, which makes 2.25 grams of silver.
Roosevelt dimes from 1946 to 1964 are 90% silver. The ASW. (Actual Silver Weight) is 0.07234oz of pure silver.
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Dime minted before 1965 contain 90% silver. With a total weight of 2.5 grams, that makes 2.25 grams of silver per dime.
For the answer, visit: http://www.coinflation.com/coins/1946-1964-Silver-Roosevelt-Dime-Value.html
The 1964 Roosevelt dime is the most common of all silver dimes, it's worth about $2.00 only for the silver.
If it's a US dime dated 1964 or before it's silver
A 1964 US dime is so common most are valued only for the silver at about a dollar.
1964
No Copper-nickel clad Copper 1 Dime "Roosevelt Dime" 1965-2017 1946-1964 Silver (.900)
1964 is the last year for silver dimes.
Check the date. 1964 was the last year for silver.