what are old silver dimes worth

[CoreyRose]

So, you've stumbled upon a dusty old dime and are wondering if you've found a retirement plan or just enough for a gumball. Well, if that dime was minted before 1965, you're in luck! It's worth a whole lot more than a measly ten cents.

Those old Roosevelt and Mercury dimes are the real deal, packed with 90% silver. This means their value isn't based on what they can buy at the corner store, but on the ever-fluctuating spot price of silver. Think of them less as pocket change and more as tiny, circular investments. As of recently, the melt value for a common silver dime hovers somewhere between $1.73 and $1.80. That value will shimmy and shake along with the daily metals market, so don't be surprised if the price changes.

But wait, don't rush off to the smelter just yet! While most of these dimes are valued for their silver content, some are the A-listers of the coin world. A few rare specimens, due to their mint date, condition, or a specific mint mark, can be worth much more to a collector. So, before you cash in, it’s worth a quick check to see if you have a coveted "key date" coin. After all, you wouldn't want to melt down a superstar.