Great care over the years has preserved a now valuable old dime. As many new collectors become involved in the hobby and search for these old dimes they increase the demand for all.įar from the typical uncirculated coin, this stunning gem quality 1945 Mercury Dime sold at auction for $161. There is a section on grading your Mercury dimes just below. Judge the condition of your coins, separate the better from the rest, looking for high end circulated and uncirculated ones. And even if the collectors market of today only puts a premium on uncirculated 1945 dimes, the nicer circulated pieces should break away from their silver value in the future. Mercury head dimes are 90% silver, a precious metal and worth well above their original ten cents. A nice quality and affordable coin and one that would fit well into a Mercury dime collection. The value of the 1945 dime pictured is in the range of $6.17Īnd an above average example. Dimes from the 1940's are still available in large numbers and collectors usually only consider 'uncirculated' high quality and better preserved pieces. Most of these old silver dimes, because they have circulated and become worn, are worth this minimum price.
Condition has the biggest effect on value.
