Mercury dimes were made from 1916 to 1945 so ALL of them are pre-1964.
You can find values at many sites, such as the one linked below.
Without a specific date the only value I can give is two dollars for their silver. Your dime may be worth or less depending on the date and condition.
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Pre-1964 US dimes have collectible and silver values. 1965 to date are 10 cents.
Silver prices vary day to day. Today 28 Dec 2017, a 1964 or earlier dime contains $1.2181 in silver. The value of the coin itself will vary greatly depending on condition, year and mint mark.
You can consider all pre-1965 dimes, because up through 1964 they were made of 90% silver alloy. As of 02/2010 that gives them a scrap value of about $1.20, but if the coin is much older than the mid-1950s it could be worth more (possibly much more) to a collector.Please post a new question with the coin's date and mint mark.
It is pre 1964 with a serial # of 496507
$800-$900 retail for excellent POST 1964. PRE 1964 is $200 more.
There is no specific year range for dimes that are worth keeping, as the value of a dime depends on its condition, rarity, and other factors. However, it is generally worth holding onto dimes that are pre-1965, as they are made of silver and have a higher intrinsic value compared to the modern clad dimes. Additionally, dimes with mint errors or special commemorative designs may also be worth keeping.
Yes, the reason why quarters (and dimes, and half dollars) dated 1964 and earlier are worth more than their 1965 and later coins is because they are 90% silver.
A 1964 Roosevelt Dime has .07234oz of pure silver. as do all pre-1965 Roosevelt dimes regardless of date or mint mark. Those dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel.
The last year before 1964 that silver dollars were minted was 1935, and they were 90% silver. The melt value at present is about $24.
300-1000 USD what if the gun is pre 1964