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Pre-1965 US Dimes Silver Value

The value of pre-1965 US dimes is closely tied to the silver spot price due to their high silver content.

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Jan 29, 2026
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How has the market value of pre-1965 silver dimes tracked silver spot prices over time and what conversion rules do dealers use?

dimes (90% silver) have tracked prices closely because their market value is dominated by melt value: each dime contains ~0.0715–0.07234 troy ounces of pure silver, so dealers and price guides multipl...

Feb 2, 2026

What are the exact total and fine silver weights (grams and troy ounces) for pre‑1965 U.S. dimes, quarters, half dollars, and common silver dollars?

circulating dimes, quarters and half dollars were struck in a 90% silver / 10% copper alloy and have well‑documented total and fine silver weights; common 90% silver dollars ( and ) are heavier and co...