Dimes ยท 1946-1964
Roosevelt Dime (1946-1964) Melt Value
A Silver Roosevelt dime contains 0.0723 troy ounces of silver. At today's spot of $52.65, that is $3.81 in silver per coin.
Melt value
$3.81
Per coin: $3.81
Quick values
| Amount | Pure silver | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.0723 oz | $3.81 |
| 1 roll (50 coins) | 3.6170 oz | $190.43 |
| 10 coins | 0.7234 oz | $38.09 |
| 100 coins | 7.2339 oz | $380.87 |
Specifications
| Years | 1946-1964 |
| Purity | 90% silver |
| Total weight | 2.5 g |
| Pure silver content | 0.0723 troy oz |
| Face value | $0.10 |
How to tell
Roosevelt dimes dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. 1965 and later circulation dimes are copper-nickel clad with no silver.
Melt value vs. selling price
Melt value is the metal alone. What you get for a Silver Roosevelt dime depends on condition, date and who is buying. Common worn coins usually sell close to melt. Key dates, rare mint marks and high grades can be worth much more, so look those up before selling for metal.
Selling a mix of 90% coins by face value? The junk silver calculator does it in one step.
Related coins
- Barber Dime$3.81
- Mercury Dime$3.81