1916 S Mercury Dime

Notes: The 1916 Winged Liberty, or as it is more commonly known the Mercury silver dime, is a rare treat. 1916 was the very first year these iconic coins were issued. And yes, they are 90% silver for all you silver-holics out there.

How much is a 1916 S Mercury Dime worth?

In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $4.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $505 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 1916, 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.

Yes! Mercury Dime's produced in 1916 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?.