1917 Mercury Dime

Last updated: September, 17 2024
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CoinTrackers.com estimates the value of a 1917 Mercury Dime in average condition to be worth $2.00, while one in mint state could be valued around $350.00.


1917 Mercury Dime
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  • Year: 1917
  • Mint Mark: No mint mark
  • Type: Mercury Dime
  • Price: $2.00-$350.00+
  • Face Value: 0.10 USD
  • Produced: 55,230,000
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Silver Content: 90%
  • Silver Weight: .0723 oz.
  • Melt Value: $2.25






Notes: 1917 was the second year that the Mercury/Winged Liberty dimes were issued. These are 90% silver. Mercury dimes are at a premium when they have FB or Full Bands.

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How much is a 1917 Mercury Dime worth?

In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $2.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $350 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 1917, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].


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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
Mercury Dime Image 1916 D $41k
Mercury Dime Image 1919 D $25k
Mercury Dime Image 1918 D $22k
Mercury Dime Image 1919 S $15k
Mercury Dime Image 1924 S $12k
Mercury Dime Image 1923 S $8k
Mercury Dime Image 1926 S $6k
Mercury Dime Image 1918 S $6k
Mercury Dime Image 1920 S $4k
Mercury Dime Image 1921 D $3.9k
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Are 1917 Mercury Dimes Silver?

Yes! Mercury Dime's produced in 1917 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 worth $0.25 less than the intrinsic value from silver content of $2.25, this coin is thus more valuable to a silver bug than to a coin collector. You will most likely find however that it is hard to get a coin for less than spot price. At least that has been our experience. Want more info? Then read Coin Collecting Investment an article that details the benefits of coin collecting as a way to build wealth..

Current silver melt value* for a 1921 D Mercury Dime is $2.25 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $31.15 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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