Roosevelt Dime
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 1975
Denomination: One Dime (10 Cents)
Composition: Clad (75% copper, 25% nickel outer layers over a pure copper core)
Brief Description
A silver-colored United States dime featuring President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the obverse and a torch flanked by branches on the reverse.
Historical Significance
The Roosevelt dime was introduced in 1946 shortly after the death of FDR to honor his leadership during WWII and his support for the March of Dimes. 1975 was a high-production year for the copper-nickel clad series.
Estimated Value
$0.10 circulated, $2-$5 in high-grade Mint State, up to $100+ for rare proof varieties.
Care Instructions
Avoid cleaning or polishing as it destroys numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry place in a PVC-free plastic holder or flip to prevent surface scratches.
Mint Mark
S (San Francisco Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
Total proof mintage of 2,845,450. Common in proof sets, though this specimen appears to have been removed from a set or is heavily circulated/tarnished.
Weight & Diameter
2.27 grams; 17.9 mm
Edge
Reeded (118 reeds)
Apparent Grade
About Uncirculated / Impaired Proof. The 'S' mint mark indicates this was originally a proof coin, but the surface shows heavy environmental toning, fingerprints, and minor wear, likely from being spent as currency.
Obverse (Front)
Left-facing portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Legend 'LIBERTY' on the left, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' at the bottom left, and the date '1975' and 'S' mint mark at the bottom right. Designer: John R. Sinnock.
Reverse (Back)
An upright torch symbolizing liberty, flanked by an olive branch (peace) and an oak branch (strength). Legends 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'ONE DIME'.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition, strike quality (Full Torch lines), and the presence/absence of the rare 'No S' 1975 proof variety.
Similar Coins
1975 Philadelphia Dimes (no mint mark) and 1975-D Denver Dimes. These are common circulation strikes, whereas the 'S' mint mark denotes a proof struck for collectors.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for a clear 'S' mint mark. Ensure weight and diameter are correct. The 1975-S is very common; however, the rare 'No S' error is a major target for fakes where the mint mark may have been removed.
Notable Varieties & Errors
The 1975 'No S' Proof Dime is one of the rarest modern US coins (only 2 known). This coin HAS an 'S' mint mark, so it is the standard, common variety code struck for proof sets. There are also doubled die obverse varieties for this year/mint combination.
Created At: 2026-05-09T03:33:27.876464