Obverse

Reverse

10 Cents (One Dime)

Roosevelt Dime

United States · 1977

A standard US Roosevelt dime showing President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the obverse and an olive branch, torch, and oak branch on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 1977
Denomination: 10 Cents (One Dime)
Metal: Clad (91.63% Copper, 8.37% Nickel outer layers bonded to a pure copper core)
Grade: Circulated / About Uncirculated with minor surface wear.

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Overview

A standard US Roosevelt dime showing President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the obverse and an olive branch, torch, and oak branch on the reverse.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1946 shortly after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, honoring his legacy and his association with the March of Dimes foundation.

Obverse (front)

Left-facing portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt with the word 'LIBERTY' to the left, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' below his chin, and the year '1977' along with the mint mark to the right.

Reverse (back)

A central torch symbolizing liberty, flanked by an olive branch symbolizing peace on the left and an oak branch symbolizing strength and independence on the right. Inscribed with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'ONE DIME'.

Estimated value

$0.10 to $0.25 (face value to slight collector premium for circulated condition)

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade, presence of full bands on the reverse torch (FB designation), and mint errors.

Grade assessment

Circulated / About Uncirculated with minor surface wear.

Mintage & rarity

Common; hundreds of millions were produced.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Due to low face value and massive mintage, counterfeiting modern clad dimes is extremely rare. Check weight and edge reeding if suspicious.

Notable varieties & errors

No significant major varieties or errors for this specific year outside of occasional minor repunched mint marks or double dies.

Similar coins

Mercury Dime (older design with winged Liberty cap)

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean fingers or cotton gloves. Do not clean, as cleaning can ruin numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry place in archival-safe flips or holders.

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