1919 Dime value, Features, Error, Types & Uses

The dime coins are important in USA history. The first time was in 1892; the first time was a barber dime made until 1916, then replaced with the 1916 mercury dime, and after that, the mercury dime was made. The 1919 dimes are also mercury dimes, and they come in different grades and features. In this post, we will cover detailed features and related factors. So let’s get started with how much the 1919 dime is worth.

1919 Mercury Dimes Values Chart

1919 DIme value	Good	Very Good	Fine	Very Fine	Extremely Fine	About Uncirculated	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-65)
1919 Mercury Dimes	$4.80	$5.09	$6.11	$8.39	$13	$38	$56	$429
1919 D Mercury Dimes	$6.11	$9.71	$16	$31	$43	$91	$245	$1,639
1919 S Mercury Dimes	$5.43	$6.11	$11.05	$20	$43	$99	$307	$1,838

1919 No Mint Mark Mercury Dime Value

The Philadelphia mint made 35,740,000 coins in 1919, and they did not come with a mint mark. These are mercury dimes. The value of 1919 dimes for different conditions is 4 to 40 dollars. Uncirculated condition MS65 grade coins are about 500 dollars.

In circulated conditions in 1919, no mint mark coins could be gotten in dollars. MS3 1919 dimes are about 200 dollars, and full bands can get up to 300 dollars.

MS66 grade coins are about 1050 dollars, and MS67 are about 2350 dollars. In the auction, the MS67 full band sold for $11,500.

1919 D Mercury Dime Value

The Denver mint made 10 million coins in 1919, and these coins come with a D mint mark. These coins are of high value compared to coins with no mint mark.

The coins are about 3 dollars to 220 from low grade to MS60 grade. MS66 grade 1919 dime sold for $3,000. An MS66 grade full band sold for 156,000 dollars at a Heritage auction in 2019.

The average grade 1919 dimes are about 10 dollars, and for a fine grade, we can get up to 75 dollars. MS63 in full band 1919 D coins are about 800 dollars. MS66 grade coins are about 4750 dollars.

1919 S Dime Value

The San Francisco Mint made more than 8 million dimes in 1919.  These coins are not accurately struck since older dies are used for striking coins. The extremely fine 1919 S dime can get up to 80 dollars. AU grade coins are about 400 dollars from 100 dollars.

In circulation, we can get the 1919 S dime from 4 to 150 dollars.

Uncirculated condition coins are rare and gem state. MS62s are about 830 dollars, and MS63s are about 1160 dollars.

MS64 full band is about 7000 dollars. MS66 1919 S dimes are about 3500 dollars. MS67 with a full band is about $150,000.

In 2006, the 1919S mercury dime sold for 103,500 dollars.

History of the 1919 Mercury Dime

The Mercury dime was first made in 1916 after replacing the Barber dime, and these coins are still in circulation. The mercury dime was made to replace the Barber design that was made by Charles E. Barber and made in 1892.

After the creation of the Barber dime, new coins replaced those made with new designs. The design of the mercury dime was selected through competition, and the selected design was called the Winged Liberty Head Dime or 1919 Mercury Dime.

1919 Mercury Dime Errors

Double die error

The double die error occurs when the die strikes on coins two times and makes a doubling effect on coins. The doubling effect can be seen on words, letters, and mint marks of coins. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST comes with a doubling effect in the word LIBERTY. The front side double die error is called double die obverse, and coins with this error sold for 2800 dollars.

Off-Center Error

The error occurs when the design of coins is not printed in the center or aligned on coins, and the left middle makes an off-center error. This error value is based on the coin percentage of off-center. The 1919 dime, MS62 full band with 10 percent off-center, is about 300 dollars.

Broadstrike Error

In this error, the planchet is not accurately configured on the die collar, and the die pushes some part of the collar, and as a result, it expands.

Coins with a broad strike error are 1919 AU 50 grade sold for 100 dollars.

Features of the 1919 Dime

Obverse

The front side of the 1919 dime comes with a photo of Lady Liberty facing the left and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. The word LIBERTY is also written on this side with a minting date of 1919.

Reverse

The backside of the 1919 dime comes with a fasces photo and a bundle of rods connected with a band. The upper left band of fasces comes with a sharp axe. The country name UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is also written on this side. the denomination ONE DIME seen there with the motto E pluribus unum.

Some other features of 1919 dimes are as

FAQs

How much is a 1919 dime worth?

The 1919 dime composition is 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper. Their value is the value of silver weight in these coins. In circulated conditions, 1919 dimes are about 3 to 40 dollars. In uncirculated conditions, we can get from 40 to 400 dollars.

What is the 1919 dime composition?

The 1919 dime is made with 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper.

Which dimes are rare?

1964 Copper-Nickel Clad Roosevelt Dimes are rare, and a very small number of coins exist, and their value is about more than four figures.

What dime is worth a million dollars?

The 1894 S barber dimes are millions of dollars in value since they are rare and in good condition.

What is the value of 1919 dimes?

Circulated 1919 dimes are about 2 to 50 dollars. AU condition dimes are about 30 to 200 dollars. Mint state coins are about 3200 dollars.

The 1919 MS66 full band grade coins are about $125,000.

How much silver content is in a 1919 dime?

The composition of the 1919 mercury dime is 90 percent silver and ten percent copper.

What is the common error on the 1919 dime?

The normal errors seen on 1919 dimes are the double die obverse, off-center error, and broad strike.

Which Mercury Dime is rare?

The rare Mercury dimes are the 1918, 1920, and 1926 dimes; also, 1919 dimes with full bands are rare and high value.

What dime is worth $1 million?

Dime	Estimated Value
1894-S Barber Dime	$1 million+
1916-D Mercury Dime	Up to $100,000
1873-CC Seated Liberty	Up to $50,000
1968/1975 No-S Roosevelt	Up to $20,000