$1 Face Value 90% SILVER DIMES

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Composition: Dimes minted up until 1964 are composed of 90% silver and 10% copper.

Designs: Over the years, there were several designs for the silver dime:

1. • Barber or Liberty Head Dime (1892-1916): Designed by Charles E. Barber.
   • Winged Liberty Head or Mercury Dime (1916-1945): Designed by Adolph A. Weinman and often mistakenly referred to as the “Mercury” dime due to its resemblance to the Roman god.
   • Roosevelt Dime (1946-present): Introduced in 1946 after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, this design was the last 90% silver dime produced until 1964.
   • Weight and Silver Content: A 90% silver dime weighs 2.5 grams, with approximately 2.25 grams of that being silver.
   • Transition to Clad Coinage: Starting in 1965, due to the rising cost of silver, the U.S. Mint began to produce dimes made of a copper-nickel-clad composition, eliminating the silver content. The coins you will receive were minted in 1964 or earlier.
   • Value: The value of a 90% silver dime largely depends on the current price of silver, its condition, and its numismatic value for collectors. Generally, they carry a premium over their face value due to their silver content.
   • Popularity: These dimes are popular with both coin collectors and silver bullion investors. They are commonly referred to as “junk silver,” but this term is a bit misleading. It simply means that the coin’s value is primarily derived from its metal content rather than its rarity or collectibility.

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