1945 Dime Value
Since your dime has been circulated, it has little collectible value. It however is worth the cost of the metals it was made out. 1945 dimes were still made out of silver. At today's (March 19, 2009) silver price it would be worth about 98 cents. $96,000 RARE DIME - HOW TO TELL IF YOU HAVE THIS 1945 MERCURY DIME WORTH MONEY. For more valuable coin tips give the video a thumbs up! Keep coin roll huntin. USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1945 Mercury Dime is Worth $2.88 in Average Condition and can be Worth $6.30 to $30 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. The mercury head dime was minted from 1916 through 1945 when it was replaced by the Roosevelt dime. All mercury dimes are 90% silver, therefore they are at least worth their silver bullion price which is more than 10 cents.
Coin was minted between 1916 and 1945, these coins are 90% silver so the melt value* for a Mercury Dime is currently $1.97, but the coins may be worth more to a collector. The 1916 D's are worth between $300 to $400 as they were minted in limited quantity.
The Winged Liberty Head dime is most commonly referred to as a mercury dime. Most people assume the coin contains an image of mercury the greek messenger and god of trade. The figure is in fact lady liberty with winds on her head. The wings represent freedom of the mind or freedom of thought depending on what story you read.
Irregardless of what it's called the coin has become a huge favorite in the coin collecting community.
Due to the age and coin lifespan these coins are usually very well worn down, and one in good condition can fetch double or triple the price easy.
Current silver melt value* for a Mercury Dime is $1.97 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $27.22 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.
* Notice as of December 2006 it is illegal to melt down US Minted Pennies and Nickels, and there is a $10,000 fine to help enforce the law. It is legal however to melt down silver dollars, half dollars, dimes, quarters for their content.
Copy the html above to display the graph on your website!
Mercury Head Dime Values
All US Dimes
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1945 S Mercury Dime value at an average of $3, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $80. (see details)...
Type:Mercury Dime
Year:1945
Mint Mark: S
Face Value: 0.10 USD
Total Produced: 41,920,000 [?]
Silver Content: 90%
Silver Weight: .0723 oz.
Silver Melt: $1.97
Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $3, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $80 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1945, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. [?].
Additional Info: The (s) 1945 90% Silver Mercury Dime was minted in San Francisco. There is also a micro s mint mark version of this coin thats worth substantially more as its rare. Mint marks are found on back side of the coin next to the word one. When buying or selling Mercury Dimes full bands are key.
Numismatic vs Intrinsic Value:This coin in poor condition is still worth $1.03 more than the intrinsic value from silver content of $1.97, this coin is thus more valuable to a collector than to a silver bug. Coins worth more to a collectors may be a better long term investment. If the metal prices drop you will still have a coin that a numismatic would want to buy.
Want more info? Then read Coin Collecting Investment an article that details the benifits of coin collecting as a way to build wealth. Also learn how to properly store your coins.
Current silver melt value* for a 1945 S is $1.97 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $27.22 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.
Want to join CoinTrackers and Track Your Coins 100% FREE?
More of the Same
All US Dimes
Most Valuable Coins by Type...
[Top of Page]
**When we say that 41,920,000, of these coins were produced or minted in 1945 this number doesn't always match the actual circulation count for this coin. The numbers come from the United States mint, and they don't reflect coins that have been melted, destroyed, or those that have never been released. Please keep that in mind.
1945 Dime Value E Pluribus Unum
[Top of Page]
1945 Dime Value United States
***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value.Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.
We use user submitted pictures please read that article if you are interested in adding your own.
1945 D Dime Value
[Top of Page]