San Francisco Mint
Each coin will exhibit a deeply-mirrored field, will usually have some degree of frost or cameo on the coin’s raised design elements, and (should) exhibit the S Mintmark that denotes that the coin was struck at the San Francisco Mint. Left: Business Strike 1975 Roosevelt dime. Right: Proof Strike 1975-S Roosevelt dime.
What is a mint mark on a dime?
Mint marks are letters that identify where a coin was made. They hold the maker responsible for the quality of a coin. When the U.S. used precious metals such as gold and silver to make circulating coins, a commission evaluated the metal compositions and quality of coins from each of the Mint facilities.
What is a 1975 No S dime worth?
United States Proof Set with 1975 “No S” Roosevelt dime. Dime sold for $349,600 at an August 2011 Stack’s Bowers auction. One was sold to an Ohio collector for $18,200, and this collector reportedly still owns the set today; his 1975 No-S dime has since been certified by PCGS as a PR66.
How is the mint mark on a dime determined?
Dates and mintmark varieties are listed on value charts. And the important, grading condition, is judged using video, images and description to compare your coins. Minted since 1796 there are many rare dates, mint marks and scarce dime varieties for you to discover in your box of old coins.
When was the no mint mark dime made?
In 1982 a die was made for a Roosevelt dime without the required “P” mint mark. A “1982 No P Mint Mark” coin is worth considerably more than regular 1982 Philadelphia mint dimes.
How much is a silver Mercury dime worth?
Compare your coins to the grading images, determine their condition and check the value or your Mercury Dimes. Most dates and mint marks are tied to the value of silver, each worth $1.84 . However, there are a few exceptions.
What is the sell value of a dime?
Sell value is what you can expect a dealer to give you if you sell the coin. Average circulated and average uncirculated prices and values are given for your reference. These are approximate retail prices and wholesale values.
