
90% U.S. Silver Coins – Dimes (Random Dates)
Constitutional Silver | Pre-1965 Roosevelt & Mercury Dimes | 90% Silver Content
Quick Facts:
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Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper (U.S. coinage alloy)
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Denominations: Mercury Dime (1916–1945) & Roosevelt Dime (1946–1964)
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Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.715 troy oz per $1 face value (approx. 71.5%)
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Years: Random mix of dates and mint marks 1916–1964
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Condition: Average Circulated (AG–XF); may show wear.
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Packaging: Sold by face value (e.g., $1, $5, $10, $100). Coins are shipped in cloth pouches. Bulk orders of $500 FV ship in canvas sacks.
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IRA Eligible: No (circulated U.S. coin alloy)
Why Choose Summit Metals?
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Guaranteed Authentic U.S. Mint Coinage
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Secure, Fully Insured, Discreet Shipping
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Trusted Buyback Guarantee
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Satisfaction Guaranteed
Summit Metals verifies every coin for weight, composition, and authenticity, ensuring you receive genuine pre‑1965 U.S. silver.
What Is “Junk Silver” or "Constitutional Silver" & Why Buy It?
“Junk silver” or "Constitutional Silver" refers to circulated U.S. coinage minted before 1965 containing 90% silver—highly recognizable, widely traded, and favored for emergency barter. Dimes offer fractional flexibility, making them ideal for:
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Inflation hedge: Value tracks spot silver
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Barter-ready: Smallest 90% silver denomination for easy transactions
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Stacking & prepping: Dollar‑cost average into physical silver at low premiums
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Historic appeal: Own real coins that circulated during WWII, the 1950s boom, and Kennedy era
Silver Content & Conversion Guide
Face Value | Approx. ASW (troy oz) |
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$1 | 0.715 |
$5 | 3.575 |
$10 (Roll) | 7.15 |
$50 | 35.75 |
$100 (Bag) | 71.5 |
$500 (Sack) | 357.5 |
Weights based on industry‑standard 0.715 oz per $1 FV.
Packaging & Delivery
Coins are counted, weighed, and shipped in bags. Orders ship discreetly, fully insured, and trackable from Summit Metals’ vault to your door.
Stack Your Constitutional Silver Today
Diversify with 90% U.S. Silver Dimes—affordable, trusted, and barter‑ready. Choose your desired face value and Add to Cart to lock in low‑premium silver with Summit Metals!