1945
The Mercury dime is a ten-cent coin struck by the United States Mint from late 1916 to 1945.
How much is my 1945 dime worth?
The 1945 micro S dime is worth around $3.50 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $6. In uncirculated condition the price is around $30 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $100.
How much money is a 1943 dime worth?
The 1943 dime with no mint mark is worth around $3 in very fine condition. In extremely fine condition the value is around $3.25. In uncirculated condition the price is around $6 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $27.
When did the first Mercury dime come out?
The Mint produced the first coins in late 1916 with the United States entering World War I in the following year. Mercury dimes are a popular series to collect amongst coin collectors. Demand is relatively stable for coins in uncirculated condition.
Who is on the reverse of the Mercury dime?
Weinman is believed to have used Elsie Stevens, the wife of lawyer and poet Wallace Stevens, as a model. The coin’s reverse depicts a fasces, symbolizing unity and strength, and an olive branch, signifying peace.
How much silver is in a Mercury dime?
The coin contains a total of just over .072 troy ounces of silver. The Mercury Dime is also commonly referred to as the Winged Liberty Head Dime and was designed by Adolph Weinman.
When did they stop making silver dimes?
Along with silver quarters and half-dollars, silver dimes constitute a class of coins referred to as “ junk silver .” When Did They Stop Making Silver Dimes? Silver dimes (90% silver) were minted until 1964. The US Mint switched from silver to a copper-nickel alloy in 1965. This alloy remains in use today.
