The History of the Roosevelt Dime
(1946 to 1964)
The first Roosevelt Dime was issued in 1946. The obverse depicted the profile bust of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The reverse design is that of a torch flanked by an olive branch on the left and an oak branch on the right. The Roosevelt Dime marked the first time that a U.S. Dime that depicted a figure other than Lady Liberty!
General Rule of Thumb
When buying American Silver Bullion coins, 15% less Spot Price to Spot Price is your Target Purchase Price.
TEN Roosevelt SILVER Dimes, dated 1964 and earlier
$12.00 Time Left: 20m |
| Roosevelt Silver Dimes Lot 30 coins 1946-64 Mix free sh
$40.00 Time Left: 31m |
| 50 SILVER ROOSEVELT DIMES MIXED LOT DATES & MINT MARKS
$63.79 Time Left: 41m |
| 100 SILVER ROOSEVELT DIMES MIXED LOT DATES & MINT MARKS
$116.86 Time Left: 1h 3m |
| 1948-P ROOSEVELT DIME GEM BU
$7.95 Time Left: 1h 20m |
| roosevelt dime 1958d
$0.10 Time Left: 1h 46m |
| roosevelt dime 1967
$0.10 Time Left: 1h 49m |
| roosevelt dime 1966
$0.10 Time Left: 1h 51m |
| roosevelt dime 1957d
$0.10 Time Left: 1h 53m |
| roosevelt dime 1970
$0.10 Time Left: 1h 54m |
| roosevelt dime 1961d
$0.10 Time Left: 1h 55m |
| roosevelt dime 1963d
$0.10 Time Left: 1h 57m |
| (11) Roosevelt Dimes (D & S) 90% Silver VF-AG
$15.00 
Time Left: 1h 57m |
| roosevelt dime 1956d
$0.10 Time Left: 1h 58m |
| roosevelt dime 1962
$0.10 Time Left: 2h |
| roosevelt dime 1954s
$0.10 Time Left: 2h 1m |
| Roosevelt Dimes and Album 1965-1999
$10.00 Time Left: 2h 38m |
| 1ROLL ROOSEVELT SILVER DIMES 50 SILVER DIMES 1946-1964
$64.10 Time Left: 2h 56m |
| 1 Roll (50) Roosevelt Silver Dimes Mixed Years NR!
$63.28 Time Left: 3h 2m |
| 1 Roll (50) Roosevelt Silver Dimes Mixed Years NR!
$61.00 Time Left: 3h 3m |
| 1 Roll (50) Roosevelt Silver Dimes Mixed Years NR!
$61.00 Time Left: 3h 3m |
| 1 Roll (50) Roosevelt Silver Dimes Mixed Years NR!
$63.28 Time Left: 3h 4m |
| 1 Roll (50) Roosevelt Silver Dimes Mixed Years NR!
$61.00 Time Left: 3h 4m |
| 1955 S Roosevelt BU Cond - Great Key.
$3.99 Time Left: 3h 4m |
| 1950 D ROOSEVELT NGC MS 66 FT 012
$35.00
Time Left: 3h 15m |
| 1950 D ROOSEVELT NGC MS 66 FT 005
$35.00
Time Left: 3h 20m |
| 1955 PCGS PR67 ROOSEVELT DIME! 1955 PR67!
$119.50
Time Left: 3h 23m |
| 1964 PCGS MS66FB ROOSEVELT DIME! 1964 PCGS MS66FB!
$164.50
Time Left: 3h 23m |
| 1946 10c ROOSEVELT NGC 65
$18.00
Time Left: 3h 26m |
| 1946 S 10c ROOSEVELT NGC 65 THE KEY
$22.00
Time Left: 3h 26m |
The History of the Roosevelt Dime
(1946 to 1964)
The Roosevelt Dime was designed by John R. Sinnock. His initials 'JS' appear on the obverse at the truncation of the neck. When the coin was originally issued, it was rumored, by an ignorant and paranoid post-was public, that the JS was placed on the coin to show allegiance to Joseph Stalin. Although this is completely false, it can be noted that the next coin Sinnock designed bore his full initials JAS. (Stalin's middle name is Vissarionovich!) Sinnock also designed the Franklin Half Dollar (1948-1963).
The Roosevelt Dime was originally composed of 90% Silver and 10% Copper. Since pure silver is very soft, copper was added to all circulating silver coins to harden them and prevent excessive wear. The silver Roosevelt Dimes were struck from 1946 to 1964. They had a weight of 2.50 grams and a reeded edge. The edges of most silver coins were reeded to make evident any attempt to shave silver off the coin.
In 1965 the composition was changed to a 75% Copper and 25% Nickel outer shell bonded to a pure copper middle. The weight of these 'clad' dimes is slightly less at 2.27 grams. This composition is still used today for circulating issues. All Roosevelt Dimes have a diameter of 17.9 mm. The edges of the clad piece are still reeded for traditions' sake.
Starting in 1992, the San Francisco Mint resumed production of Silver Roosevelt Dimes. These silver dimes are struck only as Proof Editions, for sale in collector sets, and were not placed into circulation.
Roosevelt Dimes are still in current production in both clad and silver versions. These ten cent pieces have been struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, and West Point Mints.
The origin of the word 'dime' is from the Latin 'decima' meaning tenth part. The first use of the word in the U.S. was actually spelled 'disme'.
P (Philadelphia): The 'P' mint mark is located on the obverse, to the right of the truncation of the neck, just above the date.*
D (Denver): The 'D' mint mark was originally located on the reverse to the left of the bottom of the torch. In 1968 the mint mark was relocated to the obverse, to the right of the truncation of the neck, just above the date, where it remains to this day.
S (San Francisco): The 'S' mint mark was originally located on the reverse to the left of the bottom of the torch. In 1968 the mint mark was relocated to the obverse, to the right of the truncation of the neck, just above the date, where it remains to this day.
* Note: Roosevelt Dimes struck in Philadelphia prior to 1980 bear no mint mark.
General Rule of Thumb
When buying American Silver Bullion coins, 15% less Spot Price to Spot Price is your Target Purchase Price.
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