- Year: 1944
- Mint Mark: No mint mark
- Type: Mercury Dime
- Price: $3.00-$45.00+
- Face Value: 0.10 USD
- Produced: 231,410,000
- Edge: Reeded
- Silver Content: 90%
- Silver Weight: .0723 oz.
- Melt Value: $2.2
Notes:
The Winged Liberty dime is almost always referred to as the "mercury" dime because of its resemblance to Mercury the Messenger of the gods. The wings actually represent freedom of the mind. This dime is 90% Silver. When buying or selling Mercury Dimes full bands are key.
Full Bands Guide
Full bands on the reverse of this coin is the gold standard. See image below for reference
1944 Dime Errors
- 1944 Broadstruck Dime Error (Worth $25-$600)-Generally valued at somewhere between $25-$600 depending on the condition of the coin this error is not unique to this year or coin but instead a commonly occurring error.
- 1944 Clipped Planchet Dime Error (Worth $25-$150)-Generally valued at somewhere between $25-$150 this error comes in a few different flavors. There is curved clip, straight clipped, and clipped rim just to name a few. The image example attached shows a curved clip 1944 dime.
- 1944 Struck Through (Worth $60-$350)-The value of the struck through also listed as struck0thru 1944 Mercury dime is mostly dictated by the severity of the object and the quality of the coin.
- 1944 Off Center Dime Error (Worth $25-$150)-When a coin is struck off center this error occurs. The error is generally accompanied by a percentage listing how off center the coins is, usually anything from 5 percent to 90 percent.
Mintages
Questions & Comments
Hardhead40x : Is it common to have 1944 dime with die break ? Posted: January 5, 2024 10:05 am
Hardhead40x : Question: Is it common to have 1944 dime with die break?
Answer: @Hardhead40x Its not common, but that doesnt mean they dont exist. What is common are Broadstruck, off center, curved clip, and collar errors. These last errors seem to be abundant. There are even a few double strike errors to be had. If you see marks other than this on your coin take it to a coin shop and have them take a look at it. Hope this helps, thanks so much for posting. Posted: January 5, 2024 10:05 am
Price Chart
Rates listed here refer to professionally graded and slabbed coins. If new to collecting the prices below might not make sense.
If toned these coins will be worth more. Toning ads another layer of visual appeal to most every coin.
- Grade VF20 = $4-$6
- Grade AU58 = $11-$18
- Grade MS62 = $12-$20
- Grade MS64 = $15-$25
- Grade MS65 = $23-$38
- Grade MS66 = $34-$56
- Grade MS67 = $49-$81
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How much is a 1944 Mercury Dime worth?
In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $3.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $45 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1944, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].
What are your coins really worth?
Use the handy-dandy calculator below to find the real value of any mercury dime in your collection.
Most Valuable
The most valuable Mercury Dime's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.
| Image | Year | Mint | Worth |
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1916 | D | $41k |
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1919 | D | $25k |
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1918 | D | $22k |
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1919 | S | $15k |
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1924 | S | $12k |
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1923 | S | $8k |
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1926 | S | $6k |
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1918 | S | $6k |
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1920 | S | $4k |
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1921 | D | $3.9k |
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Are 1944 Mercury Dimes Silver?
Yes! Mercury Dime's produced in 1944 are 90% silver to be precise, and contain .0723 troy oz or 2.248 grams in total of .999 pure silver. Silver weight is measured in troy ounces. Troy ounces weigh about 2 grams more than the standard ounce. CoinTrackers has built a tool that will let you know if your coin is silver or not. The tool is called Is My Coin Silver?.
Numismatic vs Intrinsic Value:
This coin in poor condition is still worth $0.8 more than the intrinsic value from silver content of $2.2, this coin is thus more valuable to a collector than to a silver bug. Coins worth more to a collectors may be a better long term investment. If the metal prices drop you will still have a coin that a numismatic would want to buy.
Want more info? Then read Coin Collecting Investment an article that details the benefits of coin collecting as a way to build wealth. Also learn how to properly store your coins.
Current silver melt value* for a 1921 D Mercury Dime is $2.2 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $30.45 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.
***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.
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