Roosevelt Dime Melt Value Today (Pre-1965)
Current melt value: $4.74 per coin
Last updated: 8/11/2026, 4:51:42 AM · Live data
Roosevelt Dime (Pre-1965) Melt Value Calculator
Prices last updated: 8/11/2026, 4:51:42 AM
Dealers typically pay 80–95% of melt for common silver coins.
| Roosevelt Dime (Pre-1965) Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Years Minted | 1946–1964 |
| 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 |
How to Identify the Silver Version
Check the date — it must be 1964 or earlier. The edge of a 90% silver Roosevelt Dime is reeded and has a uniform silver color. A clad dime (1965+) has a copper stripe visible on the edge. Silver dimes weigh 2.5 grams; clad dimes also weigh 2.5 grams, so the edge color is the best indicator.
Key Dates — Do Not Sell for Melt
No significant key dates. All 1946–1964 Roosevelt Dimes are common and trade near melt value. The 1949-S and 1955 have slightly lower mintages but are still affordable in uncirculated grades.
About the Roosevelt Dime (Pre-1965)
The Roosevelt Dime was introduced in 1946, shortly after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, designed by John R. Sinnock. It features Roosevelt on the obverse and a torch flanked by an olive branch and an oak branch on the reverse. The design has remained largely unchanged to the present day.
Pre-1965 Roosevelt Dimes contain 0.0723 troy ounces of pure silver each. The total weight is 2.5 grams at 90% silver and 10% copper. The melt value is the silver content multiplied by the current spot price, shown in the spec table above. For junk silver buyers, $1 face value of 90% silver dimes contains approximately 0.715 troy ounces of silver.
From 1965 onward, Roosevelt Dimes were minted in copper-nickel clad with no silver content. The clad dimes can be distinguished by their copper-colored edge — the 90% silver dimes have a uniform silver edge. Pre-1965 Roosevelt Dimes are the most commonly encountered silver dimes and are bought and sold in rolls ($5 face value = 50 coins) and bags.
Roosevelt Dimes are unique among pre-1965 silver coins in that there are no significant key dates in the series. All dates from 1946 to 1964 were minted in large quantities, and even uncirculated examples are relatively affordable. This makes the Roosevelt Dime the most accessible silver coin for junk silver investors — every pre-1965 Roosevelt Dime trades near melt value.
Roosevelt Dime (Pre-1965) FAQ
What is the melt value of a pre-1965 Roosevelt 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.
Which Roosevelt Dimes are silver?
Roosevelt Dimes dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. From 1965 onward, they are copper-nickel clad with no silver. Check the edge — silver dimes have a uniform silver edge, clad dimes have a copper stripe.
Are any Roosevelt Dimes worth more than melt?
Generally no. All 1946–1964 Roosevelt Dimes are common and trade near melt value. The 1949-S and 1955 have slightly lower mintages but are still affordable. This makes Roosevelt Dimes the simplest silver coin for junk silver investing.
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