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90% Silver Basis	16.90
Description
Common Roosevelt Dimes	10.50 x face value
Common Mercury Dimes	10.50 x face value
Common Washington Quarters	10.50 x face value
Common Walking Liberty Half Dollars	10.50 x face value
Common Franklin Half Dollars	10.50 x face value
Common Kennedy Half Dollars	10.50 x face value

In an effort to assist customers in sorting and valuing their 90% Silver coinage we have put together the following guide:

Dimes, Quarters and Half-Dollars issued in 1964 and earlier are composed of 90% Silver. The value of most circulated coins minted in the 1920's to 1964 comes primarily from their silver content.

Remember this is for the most common material. We will pay more for any better coins you may have! There are some general guidelines in determining what is common. First we will address which runs of dates probably don’t need to be examined very carefully. Then we will mention a few things you should look for.

1964 & Earlier 90% Silver Dimes

Circulated Roosevelt Dimes

Years of issue:  1946-1964

 

Uncirculated coins of this series will command a premium.  If circulated, these coins are not normally  worth sorting by date.

Circulated Mercury Dimes

(sometimes called Winged Liberties)

Years of issue: 1916-1945

 

The Mercury Dimes from 1916-1929 are worth looking at closer. A lot of these dates are worth only a small premium over the common price, but there are some exceptions. Any of the years that are uncirculated, or close to being uncirculated, could be worth a substantial premium. Even in low grade, some dates will be worth substantial premiums. Here are the key dates to look for:

Date/Mint Mark	Usual Range of Values
1916-D	$200-$1000+
1921	$20-$200+
1921-D	$20-$200+

Most of the other early date Mercury Dimes will trade in the $0.50-$5.00 range if they are well circulated.

Circulated dimes from the 1930's and 1940's normally are not worth sorting.  (The key dates to keep an eye out for are teh 1931-D or 1931-S as they are worth a couple of dollars extra.  Also of note is a seldom found over-date variety of the 1942/1 and the 1942/1-D.  These are normally worth $200-$500+).  All uncirculated coins from this series will bring a premium and need to be evaluated individually.

1964 & Earlier 90% Silver Quarters

Washington Quarters

Years of Issue:  1932-1964

 

Most circulated quarters in this era are common and trade in relation to their silver value.  Any of the coins are worth more if they are uncirculated.  The coins from the 1930's and 1940's may also be worth more if they are exceptionally nice circulated examples.  The key coins to look for are:

Date/Mint Mark	Usual Range of Values
1932-D	$40-$200+
1932-S	$40-$100+

 

90% Silver Kennedy Half Dollars

Years of Issue:  1964

The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars, in circulated condition, are common and trade in relation to their silver value.  Rolls of uncirculated coins are worth a slight premium.

Kennedy Half Dollars dated 1965-1969 are 40% silver and also trade in relation to their silver value.

The Franklin Half Dollars

Years of Issue:  1948-1963

 

The Franklin Half Dollars are also generally common in circulated condition.  Uncirculated examples, especially of the earlier years, are worth more (often $5-$25 per coin).

Walking Liberty Half Dollars

Years of Issue:  1916-1947

 

Walking Liberty Half Dollars are normally worth a small premium. Uncirculated or lightly circulated coins from this series will be worth more. There are a number of dates in the series that bring a premium even in circulated condition. Some of the key dates to look for are as follows:

Date/Mint Mark	Usual Range of Values
1916	$10-$50+
1916-D	$10-$50+
1916-S	$40-$200+
1917-D (mint mark on obv.)	$5-$50+
1917-S (mint mark on obv.)	$5-$150+
1919	$5-$100+
1919-D	$5-$100+
1919-S	$5-$100+
1921	$50-$500+
1921-D	$90-$500+
1921-S	$15-$300+
1938-D	$15-$30+

Most of the other coins, in lower circulated conditions, trade for just a small premium over their silver value.