How much is a 1965 JS dime worth?

How much is a 1965 JS dime worth?

Uncirculated 1965 dimes (the kind that have never been spent as money) are worth about 30 cents and up. SMS 1965 dimes (included in the 1965 Special Mint Set) are worth about $1.50 or more.

Is a 1965 dime valuable?

Another mid-1960s transitional error, the 1965 silver Roosevelt dime is a rare and valuable piece with only a few known examples. Some examples have sold for $7,000. It’s easy to tell 1965 silver dime from a normal clad 1965 dime with use of a scale that can measure in increments of hundredths of a gram.

How do I know if my 1965 dime is silver?

Look at the edge of the coin. If it has a silver edge, it is a silver dime. If it has a brown strip on the coin’s edge, it is a cupronickel dime. The silver dime is heavier by 23 grams.

What year of Dimes are worth saving?

1946–1964 Roosevelt Dimes Roosevelt dimes struck before 1965 are made from a 90% silver composition. They are worth a premium for their precious metal content. Most Roosevelt dimes from the 1946–1964 period are very common. Thus they are worth only their precious metal value if worn.

Where is the mint mark on a 1965 dime?

Roosevelt Clad Dimes were produced at four different mints: Philadelphia (1965 to1979: no mint mark. 1980 to date: P), Denver (D), San Francisco (S) and West Point (W). As illustrated in the picture below, the mint mark is located on the obverse of the coin, near the lower right side above the date.

What years of Dimes are valuable?

Most Valuable Dimes: Comprehensive List for Collectors

• 1796 and 1797 Draped Bust Dimes. 1796 Draped Bust dime.
• Carson City Liberty Seated Dimes from the 1870s. 1872-CC Liberty Seated dime.
• 1894-S Barber Dime.
• 1916-D Mercury Dime.
• 1942/1 and 1942/1-D Overdate Mercury Dimes.
• 1982 No-Mintmark Roosevelt Dime.

What does the JS on a dime mean?

John Sinnock’s Calling Card. The “JS” on the Roosevelt Dime is none other than the initial marking of John Ray Sinnock, the chief engraver of the United States and designer of the coin that replaced the Mercury Dime in 1946.