90% Silver Dime Melt Value
Every US dime dated 1964 or earlier: Roosevelt (1946–1964), Mercury (1916–1945), Barber (1892–1916), and Seated Liberty. Dimes dated 1965 and later are copper-nickel clad with no silver.
Melt value per coin$4.210.07234 oz × $58.25/oz silver · spot as of August 4, 2026 · about 42.1× face value
silver content
0.07234 troy oz
Weight
2.5 g
Composition
.900 fine (90% silver, 10% copper)
Years
1796–1964
Melt value by quantity
| Quantity | Melt value |
|---|---|
| 1 coin | $4.21 |
| 5 coins | $21.07 |
| 10 coins | $42.14 |
| 1 roll (50 coins) | $210.68 |
| $1 face value (10 coins) | $42.14 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much silver is in a 90% silver dime?
- Each 90% silver dime weighs 2.5 grams (.900 fine (90% silver, 10% copper)) and contains 0.07234 troy ounces of silver.
- What is a 90% silver dime worth in melt value today?
- At the current silver spot price of $58.25 per troy ounce, the melt value is about $4.21 per coin.
- Is a 90% silver dime worth more than its melt value?
- Often, yes. Melt value is the floor — scarce dates, mint marks, and higher grades carry collector premiums above metal content. Check the grade-by-grade price guide before selling any coin as bullion.
Keep digging
- Calculate a whole stack → silver melt calculator
- Roosevelt Dime series
- Mercury Dime series
- Pre-1965 silver coins guide
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Melt values update with live spot prices and are estimates, not offers to buy. Dealers pay below melt to cover refining margins; collectible examples are worth more than melt. It is currently illegal to melt US one-cent and five-cent coins.