🇺🇸 US Mercury / Roosevelt Dime (pre-1965)
US Mercury / Roosevelt Dime (pre-1965) price in Sri Lanka (LKR)
Live intrinsic silver melt value of a US Mercury / Roosevelt Dime (pre-1965) in Sri Lanka, quoted in LKR. Updated every minute from the international spot price.
Melt value · Sri Lanka
₨1,298.91
0.0723 oz of silver @ 90.00% purity · 1916–1964
Quick facts
- Pure silver content
- 0.0723 oz
- Purity
- 900/1000
- Country of origin
- 🇺🇸
- Minted
- 1916–1964
Other silver coins in Sri Lanka
| Coin | Weight (oz) | Melt (LKR) |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Silver Eagle 1oz | 1.0000 | ₨17,965.63 |
| 🇨🇦 Canadian Silver Maple 1oz | 1.0000 | ₨17,965.63 |
| 🇬🇧 British Silver Britannia 1oz | 1.0000 | ₨17,965.63 |
| 🇦🇹 Austrian Silver Philharmonic 1oz | 1.0000 | ₨17,965.63 |
| 🇦🇺 Australian Silver Kangaroo 1oz | 1.0000 | ₨17,965.63 |
| 🇨🇳 Chinese Silver Panda 30g | 0.9645 | ₨17,328.25 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexican Silver Libertad 1oz | 1.0000 | ₨17,965.63 |
| 🇿🇦 South African Silver Krugerrand 1oz | 1.0000 | ₨17,965.63 |
| 🇺🇸 US Morgan Silver Dollar | 0.7734 | ₨13,894.61 |
| 🇺🇸 US Peace Silver Dollar | 0.7734 | ₨13,894.61 |
FAQ
How much is a US Mercury / Roosevelt Dime (pre-1965) worth in Sri Lanka?
The pure-silver melt value today is about ₨1,298.91. Bullion-grade examples typically sell at a 10–25% premium; collector-grade pieces can trade for many multiples of melt.
Should I melt this coin?
For most historical pieces — no. Pre-1965 US silver, Morgan/Peace dollars and many world coins carry numismatic value above their silver content. Always check collector value first.
Is the melt price the same as what a dealer pays?
Dealers usually pay 80–95% of melt for common bullion silver coins and substantially more for sought-after dates and conditions.