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Roosevelt dimes were first struck in 1946 and designed by John R. Sinnock. Debuting only months after Franklin Delano Roosevelt's passing in 1945, the Roosevelt dime was deemed a fitting tribute to the man who fought a disease diagnosed as polio and helped established the March of Dimes organization. While Roosevelt dimes are generally regarded as a series chock full of common coins, there are several challenging surprises in store for those who focus their attention on this long-running series.
The 1949, 1949-D, 1949-S, and 1950-S are surprisingly tough coins in the mid-range Mint State grades. Meanwhile, the 1963 doubled die reverse and 1964-D doubled die reverse varieties are two of the more difficult pieces to acquire. One of the most popular Roosevelt dime varieties is the 1982 no-P, which can be found in circulation and even with wear is worth a sizeable premium over face value. The 1982 no-mintmark Roosevelt dime is especially valuable in Mint States grades. The 1996-W Roosevelt dime was offered only in 1996 uncirculated sets and is one of the scarcer late-date business strikes of the series.
Regardless of date, Full Bands (or "FB") Roosevelt dimes, which show complete horizontal lines on the bands across the torch on the reverse, are valued by enthusiasts. Both the 90% silver (1946-1964) and copper-nickel (1965-present) FB Roosevelt dimes are scarce and command substantial premiums over similarly graded non-FB specimens.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Franklin Roosevelt with the word LIBERTY at the left periphery. IN GOD WE TRUST written horizontally at 7 o'clock left of the portrait. The date is positioned to the right of Franklin's neck.
Reverse Description
Torch of Liberty is flanked by olive branches in the center with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DIME around the circumference.
Book Reference
Designer: John R. Sinnock. Weight: Through 2018: 2.5 grams; Proofs, 2019 to date: 2.537 grams. Composition: Through 2018: .900 silver, .100 copper (net weight: .07234 oz. pure silver); Proofs, 2019 to date: .999 silver, .001 copper (net weight .0728 oz. pure silver). Diameter: 17.9 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, West Point.
Key to Collecting: Roosevelt dimes were first issued in 1946 from dies by Chief Engraver John R. Sinnock. Although the motif was not highly acclaimed when it was released, perhaps as the classic “Mercury” dime was a favorite, the new Roosevelt dimes became widely collected. From this point until the alloy was changed after 1965, production took place at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mints.
In 1955, when it was announced that the San Francisco Mint would cease coinage, perhaps forever, the Lincoln cents and Roosevelt dimes of 1955-S became wildly popular in numismatic circles, and many were saved.
Circulated coins are very common but not relevant for type set purposes as Mint State and Proof coins are plentiful and inexpensive. Today, a run of date and mintmark varieties contains no rarities, although the 1949, 1949-S, and 1950-S are considered somewhat scarce in the context of the series. Proofs in silver have been struck at the San Francisco Mint from 1992 to date and can be considered as belonging to this type, as can the 2015 silver Proof struck at West Point.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Fortunately (some might say), not much attention has been paid to which little features may or may not be sharply struck. Points to check include the high parts of the hair (not well defined in the design to begin with) and the high parts of the torch and the leaves.
Catalog Information
GSID:
76246
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
2.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.08 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0723 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Silver
Variety 2:
1946-1964
Coin Date:
Roosevelt Dime
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Roosevelt dime
Coinage Years:
1946-
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
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Roosevelt Dime 10c Silver, 1946-1964 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$525.00 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $390.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $0 – $160
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Worth: $0 – $200
Roosevelt Dime 10c Satin Finish, 2005-2010 MS FB [Type]
Worth: $1 – $30
1946 10c MS
Worth: $4 – $1,800
1946 10c MS FB
Worth: $12 – $4,000
1946-D 10c MS
Worth: $4 – $425
1946-D 10c MS FB
Worth: $25 – $2,000
1946-S 10c MS
Worth: $4 – $400
1946-S 10c MS FB
Worth: $18 – $1,080
1947 10c MS
Worth: $4 – $800
1947 10c MS FB
Worth: $27 – $1,800
1947-D 10c MS
Worth: $4 – $800
1947-D 10c MS FB
Worth: $25 – $3,500
1947-S 10c MS
Worth: $4 – $750
1951 10C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $10 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 103,800,000....
$129
1948-S 10C MS67 FSB ANACS ...
$114
1949-S 10C MS66 NGC. Housed in a Generation 3 fatty holder. CDN: $38 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 13,510,000....
$80
1958-D 10C MS68 NGC. NGC Census: 23 in 68 (3 in 68*), 0 finer (11/25). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage 136,...
$408
1960 10C MS64★ NGC. Mintage 70,300,000....
$180
Undated Roosevelt Dime -- Struck 90% Off Center -- MS62 PCGS....
$74
1958-D 10C Roosevelt Dime -- Broadstruck -- XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/1638 and 0/26+). Mintage 136,564,600....
$69
1964 10C Roosevelt Dime -- On Split Planchet Before Strike -- NGC. (1.2g). Mintage 929,300,000....
$74
No Date 10C Roosevelt Dime, 90% Silver -- Uniface Obverse -- MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (25/1853). Mintage 255,250,000....
$216
1960 10C Roosevelt Dime -- 1% Ragged Clip -- AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/1551 and 0/21+). Mintage 70,300,000....
$30
1946-S 10C Roosevelt Dime -- Stk on Elliptical Plan -- AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/1968). Mintage 27,900,000....
$119
1952-D 10C Roosevelt Dime -- Off - Center -- MS60 ANACS. Mintage 122,100,000....
$73
1953 10C Roosevelt Dime -- Struck Through Fragment -- XF40 ANACS. ...
$39
1952-D 10C Roosevelt Dime -- Struck 35% Off Center @8:00 -- AU50 ANACS. ...
$264
1958-D 10C Roosevelt Dime -- 20% Curved Clip -- MS61 NGC. ...
$43
1952-S 10C MS69 NGC. ...
$3,966
1964-D 10C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/27). From The Parcfeld Collection...
$153
1951-S 10C Roosevelt Dimes Struck on thin Blank Weight VF20 ANACS. 1.99 Grams. NGC Census: (0/1243). PCGS Population (0/139...
$50
1947-S/D 10C OMM VF30 PCGS. FS-501. PCGS Population (0/2024). NGC Census: (0/1473). Mintage: 34,840,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$25
No Date 10C Roosevelt Double Curved Clip Planchet No Grade NGC. ...
$54
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