90% Silver Roosevelt Dimes ($500 FV)

Melt Value: How Much is a $500 FV Silver Roosevelt Dimes Worth?

At today’s spot price, the melt value of a $500 FV Silver Roosevelt Dimes is $22136.40. Each contains 357.5 oz of .900 fine silver bullion.

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$500 FV Roosevelt 90% Silver Dimes

Bulk 90% Silver Roosevelt Dimes offer a large, convenient allocation of pre‑1965 U.S. silver coinage minted by the United States Mint. Each bag represents $500 face value in dimes (5,000 coins) struck from a 90% silver, 10% copper alloy. Intended for everyday commerce when issued from 1946 through 1964, these circulated dimes now serve investors seeking low-premium silver and collectors who appreciate historic U.S. coinage. The approximate total silver weight for a circulated $500 face value lot is 357.5 troy ounces, making this product a straightforward way to add substantial silver exposure.

Highlights

• $500 face value lot equals 5,000 Roosevelt dimes minted by the U.S. Mint (1946–1964).
• Traditional 90% silver, 10% copper composition; each dime contained 0.07234 troy oz silver when new.
• Approximate silver weight (circulated): 357.5 troy ounces for the entire $500 FV lot.
• Mixed dates and mint marks; may include Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco issues.
• Circulated condition with typical wear; a practical choice for low-premium silver stacking.
• Highly liquid and widely recognized “junk silver” format, easy to sell or trade.
• Historical U.S. coinage with a classic Sinnock design honoring President Roosevelt.
• Potential to spot scarcer dates or mint marks during sorting, though lots are sold for bullion value.

Specifications and composition

Each Roosevelt dime weighs 2.5 grams with a 90% silver alloy. A single dime contains 0.07234 troy ounces of pure silver when uncirculated; due to circulation wear, a market convention uses approximately 0.715 troy ounces of silver per $1 face value across mixed circulated coins. Applying that convention, a $500 face value lot carries about 357.5 troy ounces of silver content. Actual weights can vary modestly with wear and assortment.

Design and historical context

Introduced in 1946, the Roosevelt dime honors President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his association with the March of Dimes campaign against polio. Designed by John R. Sinnock, the obverse shows a left-facing portrait of Roosevelt with LIBERTY to the left, the motto IN GOD WE TRUST and the date below, and Sinnock’s initials discretely placed on the neckline.

The reverse features a central torch symbolizing liberty, flanked by an olive branch for peace and an oak branch for strength. Surrounding legends include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and E PLURIBUS UNUM, with ONE DIME below. During the 90% silver era, mint marks (if present) appear on the reverse to the left of the torch; coins were produced at Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S). Production levels varied by year and mint with no stated mintage limits for the series.

When new, these dimes circulated widely in shops, banks, and daily transactions across the United States. Today they are valued for their silver content, broad recognizability, and liquidity in the secondary market.

Collecting notes and varieties

While $500 face value lots are primarily a bullion purchase, the series includes dates and mint marks that interest collectors. Lower-mintage San Francisco issues from the late 1940s and 1950 often draw additional attention in higher grades, and the 1964 issues mark the final year of 90% silver dimes. Because bulk lots are assembled for silver content, buyers sometimes enjoy searching for better pieces during sorting.

Why compare prices for 90% Silver Roosevelt Dimes

Premiums on 90% silver fluctuate across dealers based on inventory, demand, and payment method. Comparing delivered prices helps you identify the lowest cost per troy ounce or per face-value dollar. Consider the all-in total: item price, payment type adjustments, shipping, and any applicable taxes. Many buyers also compare on a per-ounce-of-silver basis using the 357.5 troy ounce estimate for a circulated $500 FV lot.

For investors and collectors seeking a trusted, liquid form of U.S. silver, the 90% Silver Roosevelt Dimes ($500 FV, Circulated) combine substantial metal content with the history and recognizability of classic American coinage.

90% Silver Roosevelt Dimes ($500 FV) Specifications

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