Mercury Dime Melt Value Today
Current melt value: $4.74 per coin
Last updated: 8/11/2026, 4:51:42 AM · Live data
Mercury Dime Melt Value Calculator
Prices last updated: 8/11/2026, 4:51:42 AM
Dealers typically pay 80–95% of melt for common silver coins.
| Mercury Dime Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Years Minted | 1916–1945 |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Fineness | 0.9 |
| Total Weight | 2.50 g |
| ASW (Silver Content) | 2.250 g (0.0723 ozt) |
| Face Value | $0.10 |
| Current Melt Value | $4.74 |
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How to Identify the Silver Version
All Mercury Dimes are 90% silver. The edge is reeded. The obverse shows Liberty with a winged cap — distinct from the Roosevelt Dime profile. The mintmark is on the reverse, below the fasces: "D" for Denver, "S" for San Francisco, no mintmark for Philadelphia.
Key Dates — Do Not Sell for Melt
1916-D (key date, worth far more than melt). 1921, 1921-D (semi-key dates). The 1916-D must be authenticated — counterfeits exist. Do not sell a 1916-D for melt value.
About the Mercury Dime
The Mercury Dime, officially the Winged Liberty Head Dime, was minted from 1916 to 1945, designed by Adolph A. Weinman (who also designed the Walking Liberty Half). The obverse features Liberty wearing a winged cap — representing freedom of thought — not the Roman god Mercury, despite the popular nickname.
Each Mercury Dime contains 0.0723 troy ounces of pure silver — the same as the Barber Dime before it and the Roosevelt Dime after. The total weight is 2.5 grams at 90% silver. The melt value is the silver content multiplied by the current spot price, shown in the spec table above.
The 1916-D is the key date of the series, with a mintage of just 264,000. It is the only Mercury Dime that consistently sells for far more than melt value in any condition. The 1921 and 1921-D also have low mintages and carry premiums. Most other circulated Mercury Dimes trade near melt value.
The reverse features a fasces — a bundle of rods with an axe — symbolizing strength through unity, paired with an olive branch for peace. The "Full Split Bands" (FSB) designation refers to coins where the bands on the fasces are fully separated and struck. FSB specimens carry a premium in all grades. Mercury Dimes are popular with both junk silver buyers and collectors.
Mercury Dime FAQ
What is the melt value of a Mercury Dime?
The melt value is 0.0723 troy ounces of silver multiplied by the current spot price. Use the calculator on this page for the exact value.
Are all Mercury Dimes 90% silver?
Yes. Every Mercury Dime minted from 1916 to 1945 is 90% silver. The series ended before the 1965 switch to clad coinage.
Which Mercury Dimes are worth more than melt?
The 1916-D is the key date and worth far more than melt in any condition. The 1921 and 1921-D are semi-key dates. "Full Split Bands" specimens carry premiums. Have the 1916-D authenticated before selling.
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