Why is the 1894-S Barber Dime valuable?

1894-S — only 24 minted, fewer than 10 known. One of the most valuable U.S. coins.

Why is the 1895-O Barber Dime valuable?

1895-O — extremely low mintage New Orleans issue.

Why is the 1916-D Mercury (Winged Liberty Head) Dime valuable?

1916-D — the famous key date Mercury dime with a tiny mintage of 264,000.

Why is the 1942 Mercury (Winged Liberty Head) Dime valuable?

1942/41 Overdate — 1942 punched over 1941 die, available from both Philadelphia and Denver.

Why is the 1982 Roosevelt Dime valuable?

1982 'No P' — Philadelphia mint mark was inadvertently omitted on a small number of dimes.

Why is the 1996-W Roosevelt Dime valuable?

1996-W — West Point issue made for the 50th anniversary, included only in mint sets.

10¢ face value

Dime lookup

Dimes dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver — every one in your change is worth keeping.

№ 01Year

Look for the date on the obverse (the front). Mintage spans 1892–2099 for this denomination.

Matches: Roosevelt Dime (1946–present)

№ 02Mint mark

A small letter on the coin showing where it was struck. No mark usually means Philadelphia.

Where to find it: obverse, above the date (1968+); reverse left of torch (older)

№ 03Condition

Estimate the visible wear. Pick the closest match — values shift significantly between tiers.

№ 04Errors & varieties

Check anything you can verify on the coin.

Spend

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Common date with no special features identified — circulated value is essentially face. Always worth a quick inspection in case you spot an error.

Estimated value: $0.10 – $0.25
Face value: 10¢
Confidence: High

Estimates reflect typical retail values for the noted condition. Actual sale prices vary with grade, eye appeal, and authentication. Confirm valuable finds with PCGS or NGC.

What this means

In plain English

This is a Roosevelt Dime. For this date and mint, it's a common issue typically worth face value in circulated condition. Mint-state examples or future error spotting could change that.

What to inspect

A short checklist

Pre-1965 dimes have a silver edge with no copper stripe — visually obvious
Mint mark moved from reverse (1946–1964) to obverse (1968+) above the date
1982 'No P' Philadelphia dimes are valuable — Philadelphia normally bears a P mint mark from 1980 onward

Series details

Roosevelt Dime

Years issued: 1946–present
Composition: 90% silver through 1964; 75% copper / 25% nickel clad over copper from 1965 onward
Obverse: Franklin D. Roosevelt, left-facing portrait
Reverse: Torch flanked by olive and oak branches

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✦ Reference table ✦ Key dates & varieties

Every dime key date we track.

6 catalogued entries sorted by year. Values shown across condition tiers — heavy wear is rare, so most circulated finds will sit in the lower half of each range.

Specimen	Series	Why it's notable	Circulated	Uncirculated
1894-S	Barber Dime	1894-S — only 24 minted, fewer than 10 known. One of the most valuable U.S. coins.	$1,500,000 – $2,000,000	$1,800,000 – $2,500,000
1895-O	Barber Dime	1895-O — extremely low mintage New Orleans issue.	$1,100 – $2,200	$6,000 – $20,000
1916-D	Mercury Dime	1916-D — the famous key date Mercury dime with a tiny mintage of 264,000.	$1,800 – $2,800	$12,000 – $45,000
1942	Mercury Dime	1942/41 Overdate — 1942 punched over 1941 die, available from both Philadelphia and Denver.	$350 – $600	$2,500 – $12,000
1982	Roosevelt Dime	1982 'No P' — Philadelphia mint mark was inadvertently omitted on a small number of dimes.	$100 – $200	$250 – $600
1996-W	Roosevelt Dime	1996-W — West Point issue made for the 50th anniversary, included only in mint sets.	$8.00 – $15	$15 – $40

1894-S
Barber Dime
1894-S — only 24 minted, fewer than 10 known. One of the most valuable U.S. coins.
Circulated
$1,500,000 – $2,000,000
Uncirculated
$1,800,000 – $2,500,000
1895-O
Barber Dime
1895-O — extremely low mintage New Orleans issue.
Circulated
$1,100 – $2,200
Uncirculated
$6,000 – $20,000
1916-D
Mercury Dime
1916-D — the famous key date Mercury dime with a tiny mintage of 264,000.
Circulated
$1,800 – $2,800
Uncirculated
$12,000 – $45,000
1942
Mercury Dime
1942/41 Overdate — 1942 punched over 1941 die, available from both Philadelphia and Denver.
Circulated
$350 – $600
Uncirculated
$2,500 – $12,000
1982
Roosevelt Dime
1982 'No P' — Philadelphia mint mark was inadvertently omitted on a small number of dimes.
Circulated
$100 – $200
Uncirculated
$250 – $600
1996-W
Roosevelt Dime
1996-W — West Point issue made for the 50th anniversary, included only in mint sets.
Circulated
$8.00 – $15
Uncirculated
$15 – $40

Authenticate any high-value find with a professional grading service (PCGS, NGC). Altered dates and added mint marks are common in older key dates — strong third-party authentication protects your investment.