Exact date is important to value accurately. Mintages of the different dates varies greatly, some years dimes were produced in the millions and often the next year lower, all depending on need in commerce. Collectors recognize the scarce issues and are valued accordingly. This puts heavy pressure on all dates, common to rare. Typical collections of dimes focus on obtaining an example of each date within the series. Step 2: | Date and Mintmarks are Identified One strategy is to hold them for their silver content and save high condition pieces for the future. Affordable to collect, the value is in Mint State condition - coins without wear. The silver issues of 1946-1964 are slowly maturing and beginning to gain in value. Most dates and mint marks are tied to the value of silver, each worth $1.69 Step 1: | Recognize the Different Series of Dimes Note: Images within blue borders are Links to each dime series and values charts.

Examine your coin and compare to the following images to find a match.

How to determine dime values starts with identifying the design series.

Step 4: Special Qualities - Because of the age, many different qualities found on the dime determine collectability and higher value.

Judging condition is done with a close inspection and comparing to standards for the grade.

Step 3: Grading Condition - Values on the charts cover a range depending on preservation of a coin.

Step 2: Date and Mintmark Variety - Within the different dime series, date and mintmark combination are next identified accurately.

Recognizing the series is important and narrows value. Rarity from one series to the next is often large.

Step 1: Recognize the Different Series of Dimes - US dimes span many design series, dating back to the beginnings of US coinage.

1942 w mercury dime