| All of your old silver dimes are valuable. Every year | | | | even when heavily worn avidly sought. Finding one is |
| from 1964 going back to 1796 when US dimes were | | | | rare but many more dates because of their condition |
| first minted, each coin contained silver, now worth $1. | | | | are valuable and it is possible to add these to the list. |
| And the mints struck millions of ounces of silver into | | | | Old Dimes in Valuable Condition |
| dimes. Many a box of old coins is likely to have a fair | | | | Take a critical look at your old dimes, are many |
| share of these dimes. | | | | extensively worn and have a tired appearance? |
| Finding the Rare Dimes | | | | Collectors building dime collections are willing to pay |
| Checking date and mintmark combinations is the start | | | | higher prices as they encounter higher "grade" pieces. |
| in your search for these little treasures. Each date and | | | | Now choose from your box the examples that |
| also those coins produced at the different mints, | | | | suggest "oh, that is a nice coin" as these have |
| indicated by the mintmark, is valued separately. Over | | | | potential. |
| time collectors have recognized certain years survive | | | | It is not necessarily a date and mintmark combination |
| in very small numbers. And at the top... | | | | raising your old dimes to the scarce and valuable level, |
| In the ultra rare status are 8 listed below, standing out | | | | often it is condition, or "grade" as collectors call it. The |
| as having auction values above $1,000. | | | | ones with ample detail showing in the design, well |
| - 1796 First year of US Dimes $2,400 | | | | defined lettering separated from the rim and an overall |
| - 1797 $4,300 | | | | sharp, crisp appearance are avidly sought. Such a coin |
| - 1802 Seldom seen at auction $2,200 | | | | would grade in "Fine" condition. |
| - 1804 Very rare $2,500 | | | | Taking into account the condition of your coins, the list |
| - 1822 $1,400 | | | | expands by 75 more dates and mintmarks to cover |
| - 1871-CC Rare Carson City Mint, auction value $2,900 | | | | the different entries worth $50 or higher in the |
| - 1873-CC $1,900 | | | | collectible "Fine" condition as just described. |
| - 1874-CC very rare with values over $7,500 | | | | Worth the Search |
| It is fun to think you may discover one of these, but... | | | | It does take determination and research to place a |
| with the high prices they must be very rare. However, | | | | current value on your old dimes. Listing your coins, |
| close behind in value, worth $500 or more the list | | | | checking dates and mintmarks, and what is often the |
| grows adding another 12 dates and mints. | | | | hardest, judging condition. It is however, worth the |
| 1798 | 1800 | 1801 | 1803 | 1805 | 1807 | 1867 | 1872-CC | | | | | search. |
| 1885-S | 1916-D | | | | - Every US dime dated 1964 and before is worth $1 |
| 1942/41 and 1942/41-D | | | | - In "Fine" condition 95 different date and mintmark |
| Of note: The values given above are coins showing | | | | combinations are valued higher than $50. |
| extensive wear, the major design is just a faded | | | | - Of these 12 have a value above $500. |
| outline of the original. It is still an elite group of coins and | | | | - And 8 form the elite group valued $1000 and higher. |