Mercury Dime (1916–1945) Value Today
A Mercury Dime (1916–1945) contains 0.0723 troy oz of silver, worth $3.90 at today's price of $53.98 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 18:34 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1916-1945 |
| Face value | 10 cents (USD) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Purity | 90% silver |
| Silver content | 0.0723 troy oz (2.249 g) |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Mint | United States Mint |
| Design | Liberty in a winged Phrygian cap; reverse shows a fasces and olive branch (Adolph A. Weinman). |
What it's worth when you sell
Alloy is 90% silver, 10% copper.
Common dates usually sell to dealers for around their melt value; scarce dates, mint marks and coins in top condition can be worth much more. For a valuable-looking coin, check a price guide or have it graded before selling.
Mercury Dime (1916–1945): FAQ
How much is a Mercury Dime (1916–1945) worth in silver?
About $3.90 at today's silver price of $53.98 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 18:34 UTC). That is its melt value: 0.0723 troy oz of silver × the spot price. Common dates usually sell for around melt value; scarce dates and coins in top condition can be worth more.
How much silver is in a Mercury Dime (1916–1945)?
0.0723 troy ounces (2.249 grams) of pure silver, in a coin weighing 2.5 g that is 90% silver.
How much silver is in $1 face value of these coins?
About 0.723 troy ounces when new; dealers usually count about 0.715 oz per $1 face value to allow for wear. At today's price that is about $38.59 per $1 face value.
Other silver coins
Sources: Numista – 1 Dime "Mercury Dime" · NGC – U.S. Silver Coin Melt Values (melt values as of 1 Sept 2026). Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.