Silver Roosevelt Dime (1946–1964) Value Today
A Silver Roosevelt Dime (1946–1964) contains 0.0723 troy oz of silver, worth $3.90 at today's price of $53.98 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 18:35 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1946-1964 |
| 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 | Left-facing portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt; reverse shows a torch between olive and oak branches (John R. Sinnock). |
What it's worth when you sell
Only 1946-1964 circulation dimes are 90% silver. From 1965 the dime is copper-nickel clad (2.268 g) and has no silver.
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.
Silver Roosevelt Dime (1946–1964): FAQ
How much is a Silver Roosevelt Dime (1946–1964) worth in silver?
About $3.90 at today's silver price of $53.98 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 18:35 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 Silver Roosevelt Dime (1946–1964)?
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 $38.60 per $1 face value.
Other silver coins
Sources: Numista – 1 Dime "Roosevelt Silver Dime" · United States Mint – Coin Specifications (current clad dime 2.268 g) · 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.