Mercury dimes were made from 1916 to 1945 so ALL of them are pre-1964.
You can find values at many sites, such as the one linked below.
Without a specific date the only value I can give is two dollars for their silver. Your dime may be worth or less depending on the date and condition.
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Pre-1964 US dimes have collectible and silver values. 1965 to date are 10 cents.
Silver prices vary day to day. Today 28 Dec 2017, a 1964 or earlier dime contains $1.2181 in silver. The value of the coin itself will vary greatly depending on condition, year and mint mark.
You can consider all pre-1965 dimes, because up through 1964 they were made of 90% silver alloy. As of 02/2010 that gives them a scrap value of about $1.20, but if the coin is much older than the mid-1950s it could be worth more (possibly much more) to a collector.Please post a new question with the coin's date and mint mark.
It is pre 1964 with a serial # of 496507
There is no specific year range for dimes that are worth keeping, as the value of a dime depends on its condition, rarity, and other factors. However, it is generally worth holding onto dimes that are pre-1965, as they are made of silver and have a higher intrinsic value compared to the modern clad dimes. Additionally, dimes with mint errors or special commemorative designs may also be worth keeping.
$800-$900 retail for excellent POST 1964. PRE 1964 is $200 more.
Yes, the reason why quarters (and dimes, and half dollars) dated 1964 and earlier are worth more than their 1965 and later coins is because they are 90% silver.
A 1964 Roosevelt Dime has .07234oz of pure silver. as do all pre-1965 Roosevelt dimes regardless of date or mint mark. Those dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel.
The last year before 1964 that silver dollars were minted was 1935, and they were 90% silver. The melt value at present is about $24.
Pre-1964 US dimes, quarters, and half-dollars contain 90% silver by weight. A dime is approximately 2.5 grams of silver, a quarter is 6.25 grams, and a half-dollar is 12.5 grams, making it easy to calculate the silver content based on the face value of the coins. For example, a $1 face value in pre-1964 coins would contain approximately 0.715 ounces (20.17 grams) of silver.