answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

All Barber and Mercury dimes as well as Roosevelt dimes dated 1964 and earlier were made of the same metal, and alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper. These coins weighed 2.5 gm when new so they contained 0.90 X 2.5 = 2.25 gm of silver.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How much silver is in a Mercury dime?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How much is a silver mercury dime mint mark collection worth?

500.00


Is there silver in a 1925 dime?

Yes - the "Mercury" dime from 1916 to 1945 has 90% silver in it


How much does a1937silver dime worth?

A 1937 Mercury head dime is common, most are valued just for the silver about $3.00.


How much is a 1938 silver mucury dime worth?

The 1938 Mercury dime is common. Average circulated coins are $4.00.


How much money is a 1942 silver dime worth?

A 1942 Mercury silver dime could be worth between $2.00 and $30.00 depending on its condition and grade.


How much is a 1945 mercury head dime worth?

A 90% silver 1945 Mercury dime is fairly common and sells for melt (about $1.60 at today's silver prices) if circulated and $20 or so if absolutely uncirculated.


How much is a 1944 us dime?

A US dime dated 1944 is a Mercury head dime, it's very common with a value of $2.00 just for the silver.


How much is a Mercury dime from 1899 worth?

You have a Barber dime; Mercury dimes started in 1916. The value depends on its grade & mint mark, but it's worth at least $4.00 just for the silver.


How much is a1942 Liberty head dime worth?

a 1942 Mercury Head dime is very common, if it has any wear the value is for the silver about $2.00.


How much is a winged head silver dime worth 1944?

it is called a mercury dime it is worth 1 dollar to 50.00 dollars depends on condition


1941 silver dime worth?

The 1941 Mercury dime is very common, most are valued at $2.00 just for the silver.


1937 silver dime?

1937 is a very common Mercury Head dime. Most are only valued for the silver, about $2.00.