Roosevelt Dime

Country of Origin: United States of America

Year of Issue: 1968

Denomination: 10 Cents (One Dime)

Composition: Clad (75% copper, 25% nickel outer layers bonded to a pure copper core)

Roosevelt Dime

Brief Description

A common United States ten-cent piece featuring Franklin D. Roosevelt on the obverse and a torch, olive branch, and oak branch on the reverse.

Historical Significance

Introduced in 1946 following the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the design honors his leadership during WWII and his support for the March of Dimes. 1968 was only the fourth year of regular-issue clad production following the removal of silver in 1965.

Estimated Value

$0.10 (Face Value) in circulated condition; $1-$5 in high uncirculated grades (MS-65+).

Care Instructions

Avoid cleaning or polishing as it destroys numismatic value. Store in a dry environment in PVC-free flips or tubes.

Mint Mark

D (Denver)

Mintage & Rarity

Common; 480,748,280 minted in Denver in 1968.

Weight & Diameter

2.27 grams; 17.91 mm

Edge

Reeded (118 reeds)

Apparent Grade

Circulated / Fine to Very Fine. Shows visible wear on high points (hair, torch flames) and some minor surface debris/toning.

Obverse (Front)

Left-facing portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Legend 'LIBERTY' to the left, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' below chin, and the date '1968' with the 'D' mint mark above it.

Reverse (Back)

A torch representing liberty in the center, flanked by an olive branch (peace) on the left and an oak branch (strength) on the right. Legend 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'ONE MIME' around the edge; 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' between the branches.

What Drives This Coin's Value

Condition/grade and presence of 'Full Torch' (FT) lines on the reverse for high-grade specimens. This specific coin's value is primarily its face value due to high mintage and circulation wear.

Similar Coins

1968-S Proof Dimes or 1968 No-S Proof Dimes (the rare 'No-S' variant only appears in proof sets, not circulation).

Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags

Weight should be exactly 2.27g. Check for the copper 'sandwich' visible on the edge, which distinguishes it from earlier silver versions.

Notable Varieties & Errors

The 1968 'No S' Proof Dime is a major rarity, though it is not found in general circulation like this Denver-minted coin.

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