Here’s a breakdown on some of the major ones since 1916:

Semi-key dates - Semi-key date coins are pretty much anything that’s between common and rare.

Error dimes - Dimes with off-center strikes, die breaks, and broadstrikes vary in value on a case-by-case basis but are generally worth $5 to $25+.

Pre-1965 silver dimes include Barber dimes, Mercury dimes, and Roosevelt dimes.

All pre-1965 silver dimes - These are made from a 90% silver composition.

Maybe you’ll have better luck than I’ve had so far! What Are The Most Valuable Dimes, Generally?īefore I dive into the list of rare dimes worth a bankroll or so apiece, let me share with you a rundown on dimes that aren’t exactly rare but worth significantly more than face value. However, I’m still looking for some truly rare and valuable dimes. I’ve actually managed to find some 90% silver dimes, a few minor error dimes, and the like.

Of course, finding rare dimes is easier said than done… let me tell you! It could buy a 52 Paged Comic Book, a double-dipped ice cream cone, two Hershey bars, or two bottles of Coca-Cola.Rare dimes are valuable collectibles that many coin collectors hope to find. The Mercury Dime could buy a couple of things for the kids back in the 1940s. It was even 'alive' during 'World War 1' was happening. The coin was a part of the 'Great Depression' and was a huge part of 'World War 2'. The bands going vertical on it have to be split all the way for it to be considered 'FB' (Full Bands). 'Full Split Bands' refers to the facses on the Reverse. Brilliant proofs were made from 1936 to 1942 and Matte proofs were only made in 1916 with only one existing today. It is the only coin with a mintage under 1 Million. The key date of the series is the 1916-D with only 264,000 being In 1916, the Mercury Dime dies were not made until late in the year, so the Mint made some 1916 Barber Dimes to fit in. They lived in one the apartments Weinman owned. It is believed to be based on a portrait Weinman made in 1913 of Elsie Kachel Stevens. Weinman won the nominations for the Dime and Half Dollar, ruining the Mint's intention. There were 3 artists designing a design for each denomination (Dime, Quarter, and Half Dollar).

They wanted to change the design to something that represented freedom. Luckily, for the Mint, 1916 was 25 years after the debut of that design. In 1916, the Barber coinage was getting old. The Obverse featured Lady Liberty with wings on her head. The Mercury Dime was minted from 1916 to 1945.

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