Coins & Collectibles
Sell Mercury Dimes in Metro Detroit — Paid Today at Westland Exchange
Mercury dimes (1916–1945) are 90% silver and one of the most beautiful American designs. Most are common-date silver, but the 1916-D is a legitimate rarity and full-split-bands examples carry big premiums. We check dates and mint marks before any Mercury dime is treated as bullion.
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Today's silver payouts for mercury dimes
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Prices update daily. Final offer confirmed in store after testing and weighing.
What decides what we pay for mercury dimes
- 1Date and mint mark — 1916-D above all, plus 1921 and 1921-D
- 2Grade and whether the fasces bands are fully split (FSB)
- 390% silver content as the floor
- 4Certification for higher-grade coins
When you bring mercury dimes to our counter at 27842 W. Warren Ave in Westland, the first thing we do is establish exactly what it is. Nothing is quoted from across the room and nothing is quoted from a photograph. We work at the counter with you standing there, and we explain each step as we go — what we are testing, what the test told us, and what it means for the number we are about to write down.
The single biggest factor on mercury dimes is date and mint mark — 1916-d above all, plus 1921 and 1921-d. After that comes grade and whether the fasces bands are fully split (fsb), and at the far end of the list sits certification for higher-grade coins — the part most sellers never hear about anywhere else, because most buyers would rather pay a flat rate and move you along. We would rather show our work, because customers who understand the offer come back, and this shop has run on repeat customers since 1987.
What mercury dimes typically weighs
Typical weights and sizes
A roll of 50 common Mercury dimes is $5 face, about 3.57 troy ounces of silver. A single genuine 1916-D in any grade is worth hundreds to many thousands.
A roll of 50 common Mercury dimes is $5 face, about 3.57 troy ounces of silver. A single genuine 1916-D in any grade is worth hundreds to many thousands. That range is why we ask you to bring everything rather than picking out the pieces you assume are best. The item that looks least impressive in the drawer is frequently the one carrying the most value, and sorting it out costs you nothing.
How to spot it
Where to look for the marks
Mint mark is on the reverse to the left of the fasces base. 'D' on a 1916 is the one to look for — and also the most counterfeited, so we authenticate.
What to bring
- Valid state ID
- All coins, including partial rolls and loose silver
- Any certification slabs, albums or inventory lists
There is never any obligation. We will test mercury dimes, tell you the number, and hand it straight back if you would rather think about it, shop the offer around, or keep it. Plenty of people do exactly that and come back a week later — that is completely fine, and you will get the same welcome the second time.
Sell it outright
Coin collections are often pawned rather than sold — you get the liquidity without breaking up a set you spent years building.
We are open monday – friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, with free parking right at the door and no appointment needed. If you would like a sense of the number before you drive over, call (734) 425-0450 and describe what you have, or send photos through the quote form and we will come back to you the same day.
Or pawn it and keep it
If you would rather not part with it permanently, a pawn loan on mercury dimes gives you cash today while the item stays tagged and insured in our vault. No credit check, nothing reported to any bureau, and the item comes back the moment the loan is repaid. We will lay out both numbers — the outright offer and the loan amount — and let you choose.
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FAQ
Mercury Dimes questions, answered.
Is the 1916-D Mercury dime really that valuable?+
Yes — it's a genuine key date worth far more than silver in any condition. It's also heavily counterfeited, so we authenticate carefully before quoting.
Are all Mercury dimes silver?+
Yes, every Mercury dime from 1916 to 1945 is 90% silver.
Should I get my dimes graded before selling?+
For common dates, no — the fee outweighs the gain. For a possible key date or a very high grade coin, certification can pay for itself and we'll tell you honestly which is which.
Find out what your mercury dimes is worth today.
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27842 W. Warren Ave, Westland, MI 48185 · Walk-ins welcome