Here’s what other 1970 dimes are worth: 1970 no mintmark dime (Philadelphia) — These are very common dimes, with a mintage of 345,570,000. Since there are so many around and they don’t have any precious metal content, worn examples are worth only face value. Uncirculated pieces are worth about 30 cents or more.
How much is a 1970 P dime worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1970 Roosevelt Dime value at an average of 10 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $3.
How much is a 1919 dime worth?
Pricing the 1919 Mercury Dime
| DATE | GOOD | UNCIRCULATED |
|---|---|---|
| 1919 Mercury Dime | $3 | $30 |
| 1919 Mercury Dime (D) | $4 | $75 |
| 1919 Mercury Dime (S) | $3.50 | $75 |
| Source: Red Book |
What was before Mercury dime?
Draped Bust (1796-1807) – The Draped Bust was the first dime to be minted for circulation, in 1796. Winged Liberty Head (“Mercury”) 1916-1945 – The Winged Liberty Head is commonly referred to as the “Mercury” dime, though it does not depict the Roman messenger God.
When was the first United States dime made?
Dimes were first minted by the United States Mint in 1796. Although we can’t say for sure, this coin was probably designed by Gilbert Stuart and engraved by Robert Scot. It was tradition back then to add a star for every state in the union. When the mint first produced this coin in early 1797, there were only 13 stars on the coin.
When was the last time a dime was minted?
The Roosevelt Dime had been minted continuously from 1946 to present. During the long duration of the series, the composition changed from 90% silver to the current copper-nickel clad composition. Mintages have varied widely, although no coin issued for circulation had a mintage of less than 10 million.
What kind of coin is the Mercury dime?
The Mercury dime is considered one of the most beautiful coins in our country’s history. In 1965, the Mint removed silver from the dime and the composition became copper-nickel clad. Other Circulating Coins:
Who was the designer of the Mercury dime?
The Winged Liberty Head dime, widely referred to as the “Mercury dime,” was introduced in 1916 as part of a series which replaced coins designed by Charles Barber. Famous sculptor Adolph A. Weinman designed the new coins.
