Hi everyone. I came across this forum and registered because I found some old dimes in my coin jar. They are all U.S. Dimes, the earliest of which is from 1912, 1916, 1917, 1923, and then there are a bunch from the '30s and '40s. Are these worth anything? Thanks guys.
Welcome to the forum mani. Your first assignment as a new member is to read this thread so you will understand why you haven't given us enough information. Bear in mind that every silver coin has three distinct values, and a coin is "worth" whichever is the highest at any specific time. The face value of each of your coins is 10¢. Since they are all either Barber or Mercury types, they contain .07234 oz. of pure silver, so their bullion value is approximately 53¢ each. The numismatic value of each of your coins, based on the factors in the posting I referred you to, could be as little as the bullion value, or as much as several hundred dollars or more.
hey Roy thanks for the welcome. I checked out the link you posted so here is as much info as I know: Coin: U.S. Dime minted in 1912. I'm not sure of the metal but it's silver like any modern dime. I have no idea where the coin was minted there are no letters or numbers on the coin. I looked on ebay and here's link to someone else with the exact same dime. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11959&item=3961210019&rd=1 As for the condition it's in OK condition. The face is really worn you can't see any details except for the silhouette of the lady's head on the front. I guess from the ebay add it's not worth much?
Hi rmani Check the back of the 1916 dime on the bottom left for a very small mint mark or no mint mark,,is there anything there? Rick
Actually, my friend, modern dimes minted after 1964 are not silver (except for a relatively small number of proofs). They are made from the same copper-nickle sandwiches as quarters, halfs, and the last few years of Ike dollars. That coin was designed by Charles Barber, and is referred to as a "Barber", not "Barbara" as the seller seems to think. That makes it G-4 at best, so it's only worth 53¢. So - 1 down, how many to go?
Hey, don't forget a coin's sentimental value. That's just about the only real value any of my coins have!!!
True, but a coin can be sold for its face, bullion or numismatic value - it can never be sold for its sentimental value.
Unless it belonged to someone famous (confirmed or otherwise) but that's a whole different Ball O' Wax
