U.S. silver coin guide
1964 Dime Silver Value: Silver Content and Melt Calculation
A standard 1964 Roosevelt dime is 90% silver. Its basic melt calculation uses approximately 0.07234 troy ounce of silver, while real resale or collector value depends on more than metal content.
Quick answer: 1964 dime silver content
Multiply 0.07234 troy ounce by the silver price per troy ounce. At a hypothetical $30 silver price, that equals about $2.17 in contained silver.
This example is not a live quote and does not adjust for circulation wear.
Why the 1964 date matters
Roosevelt dimes dated 1946 through 1964 were generally struck in 90% silver. Beginning in 1965, standard circulating dimes changed to a copper-nickel clad composition.
Check the date carefully and do not assume that every Roosevelt dime is silver.
Why actual value can differ from melt
A dealer may price a group of silver dimes relative to face value, bag value, or current wholesale demand rather than paying the exact arithmetic melt value.
Collector value can also matter for unusual condition, varieties, or errors. Avoid cleaning coins before identification.
Calculate one dime or a group
Use the Coin Melt Value Calculator for one denomination and quantity.
Use the Junk Silver Calculator when dimes are mixed with quarters and half dollars.
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