Roosevelt Dime

Country of Origin: United States of America

Year of Issue: 1964

Denomination: One Dime (10 Cents)

Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Roosevelt Dime

Brief Description

A small silver-colored coin featuring the profile of Franklin D. Roosevelt on the obverse and a torch flanked by olive and oak branches on the reverse.

Historical Significance

The Roosevelt Dime was introduced in 1946 following the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt to honor his leadership during WWII and his support for the March of Dimes. 1964 is the final year the United States produced circulating dimes with 90% silver content.

Estimated Value

$1.75-$2.50 in common circulated condition (largely following silver spot price); $5-$15 in high-grade Mint State.

Care Instructions

Do not clean or polish the coin, as this significantly reduces numismatic value. Handle by the edges and store in a PVC-free flip or airtight capsule to prevent tarnish (toning).

Mint Mark

None (Philadelphia) or 'D' (Denver). If visible on the reverse to the left of the torch base.

Mintage & Rarity

Common; total mintage for 1964 across Philadelphia and Denver exceeded 1.3 billion coins. It is very common as a 'junk silver' bullion coin.

Weight & Diameter

2.5 grams | 17.9 mm

Edge

Reeded (118 reeds)

Apparent Grade

Fine to Very Fine. The coin shows moderate wear on Roosevelt's hair and the high points of the torch/branches, but all legends are clearly legible.

Obverse (Front)

Profile of Franklin D. Roosevelt facing left. Legends: 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the date '1964'. Designer: John R. Sinnock.

Reverse (Back)

A central 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

The primary value factor for a 1964 dime is its silver content (melt value). Higher collector values are reserved for coins in 'Full Band' (FB) condition where the horizontal bands on the torch are perfectly split.

Similar Coins

1965-present Roosevelt Dimes (copper-nickel clad, no silver); Mercury Dimes (different design, 1916-1945).

Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags

Check for a silver 'ring' sound when tapped (lightly); clad coins have a copper-colored streak on the edge. Weights should be consistently around 2.5g.

Notable Varieties & Errors

1964-D Doubled Die Reverse is a known variety, though rare.

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