To calculate the silver dime melt value, you would perform the following calculation: 19.35 x 0.0723 troy ounce silver content silver dime melt value of 1.39. $3.-$4.00 cirrulated.$8.-$25. Silver dime worth in silver melt value (0.0723 ounce) x (current silver spot price) For instance, let’s say the silver spot price is 19.35. The highest price only on eBay is $1,775.00.Ī 1942 Mercury silver dime could be worth between $2.00 and $30.00 depending on its condition and grade. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. See the Related Question for more information about this coin.ĭISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. There is a so-called overdate coin with 1942 over top of 1941. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2013:
If the coin is uncirculated, prices are higher. (The W on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)Īny coin that's more worn is worth around 0.072 times the current price of silver. It may be blank or there may be a D or S. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter next to the E in ONE. 1942 is not a rare date for Mercury dimes.
