Valuable Roosevelt Dimes

It's fairly easy to say that Roosevelt Dimes are one of America's most forgotten about coins. With billions upon billions produced, these small coins pass through the hands of thousands each day. Sadly, they are thrown in pockets and change holders without so much as even a glance at the coin. They're almost too common to be noticed! Don't let commonality fool you though, there are still plenty of valuable Roosevelt dimes to be had. Of course there are more valued collections, but piecing together the complete Roosevelt dime collection is always a great reward. In this article, learn the history of these dimes and discover the value of Roosevelt dime key dates.

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• The first mintage of the Roosevelt dime collection was produced in 1946. Produced with a 90% silver composition, the Roosevelt Dime was designated as the presidential themed replacement for the Mercury Dime.
• The original and still minted design was created by John R. Sinnock. His initials can be found below the neckline of the Roosevelt portrait featured on every dime.
• Unlike many other denominations of United States coinage, the design of these dimes have long been relatively unchanged. In fact, the only design change for Roosevelt dimes took place in 1964 in which the metal composition was changed to eliminate silver.

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If you're interested in investing in silver, but have a tight budget to work with, silver Roosevelt dimes are a good option to start off with. They're 90% silver, but because of their small size, they have a relatively low weight that keeps purchasing prices very reasonable.

1946-1964:

• Weight – 2.5 Grams
• Metal Composition – 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Melt Value – Approx. $2.89

1965-Present:

• Weight – 2.27 Grams
• Metal Composition – 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
• Melt Value – Approx. $0.02

*You'll be able to tell Silver Roosevelt Dimes from Nickel Clad Dimes from their subtle color difference and a distinctive "clink" against other change.

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Besides the silver value of the pre-1965 mintages, it's unfortunate to report that there are very few Roosevelt dimes worth more than their melt value. However, throughout the years, there has been a few somewhat scarce mintage years and a handful of Roosevelt dime errors. These Roosevelt dime key dates and errors are really where the value lies! Below you'll find a list of valuable key date and error dimes:

• 1949S – This particular mintage is considered to be the only true key date Roosevelt dime. The value of a 1949S Roosevelt dime ranges from $10 in EF condition to $200 for mint state specimens.
• 1949 – Semi Key date. Values range from slightly above melt to $30 in mint state condition.
• 1951S – Semi Key date. Values range from slightly above melt up to $25 for coins in mint state condition.
• 1952S – Semi Key date. Values range from slightly above melt up to $25 for specimens in mint state condition.

Roosevelt Dime Errors:

• 1982P – This recognized mint error coin missing the P mint mark, is considered to be the most valuable Roosevelt dime. With only 15,000 believed to have escaped into circulation, values for these dimes can sometimes exceed $500 for specimens in mint state condition.

• 1964D – This recognized mint error dime exhibits double striking of the die on the reverse side. It is known as the 1964D Double Die Reverse Error. Coins range from around $10 in Fine condition to around $75 in Mint State.

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Just because the value of Roosevelt Dimes is relatively low doesn’t mean that they aren’t fun to collect. In fact, because of the low pressure put on Roosevelt Dimes, they are a great way to collect a complete collection of coins inexpensively. The majority of these coins can easily be found in circulation, making Roosevelt dimes a great collection for beginners! You might not have the most valuable of collections, but you’ll at least have a cool chunk of American history. Thanks for reading my article covering valuable dimes.

If you found this article on valuable dimes and Roosevelt dime errors to be interesting, I invite you to have a look through these other great coin guides:

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