Mercury Dime Premiums? Pre 1940? Pre 1940? Pre 1920?

Hello all,

I am curious if there is any recognized premium on (non key, non better date) Mercury dimes by age?


Morgan, peace, and franklins have largely dried up in Rome. I find some, but less, Kennedy halves, and some, but less walkers. Dimes however have been more plentiful. They're sold by weight and not FV. The majority I find - maybe 70/30 - are 1940s/pre 1940s.

I buy everything but put the pre 1940 mercs aside; for no other reason that I prefer to. I like the slick 1920 that probably came here in a pocket vs the low MS 1942 that came as someone's example of the coin; is there any additional interest in older mercs in the u.s.?

I know from a stacking perspective they are less silver from ciculation. And I am almost certain everything I buy has been searched because in 300+ mercs I've found one misaligned die and a 1928 d... Hardly numismatic gold.

Thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks,

R.