Yes, this is the Roosevelt design- introduced in l945 and still in use with non-silver content. The Mercury dime over its life-span was all silver- that is .900 fine.
All silver (1946-1964) Roosevelt dimes are common. Most are only valued for the silver, about $2.00.
Silver dimes were 90% silver with 10% copper and weigh 2.5 grams, which is 2.25 grams of silver.
the dime in 1946 was worth $1.40
There is 2.25 grams of silver in a 1960 dime.
There is no silver in a 1990 US dime.
No Copper-nickel clad Copper 1 Dime "Roosevelt Dime" 1965-2017 1946-1964 Silver (.900)
There is no such thing as a pure silver dime. See the related question below for more information.
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A 1946 dime contains 90% silver and 10% copper. This composition is known as "coin silver" and was used in dimes, quarters, and half dollars in the United States prior to 1965.
Roosevelt dimes from 1946 to 1964 are 90% silver. The ASW. (Actual Silver Weight) is 0.07234oz of pure silver.
All silver (1946-1964) Roosevelt dimes are common. Most are only valued for the silver, about $2.00.
Average condition about a dollar,uncirculated may be $5.00
Eisenhower was never on the dime; he was on the silver dollar in the 1970s. Franklin Roosevelt has been on the dime since 1946. Before that, the dime featured Liberty wearing a winged cap.
Silver dimes were 90% silver with 10% copper and weigh 2.5 grams, which is 2.25 grams of silver.
7-2-11>>> The last Mercury dime was struck in 1945. A 1958 dime is a Roosevelt dime (1946 to date) and is common, most are only valued for the silver, about $2.00
the dime in 1946 was worth $1.40
Average condition about $4.00 uncirculated maybe $5.00