Roosevelt Dime

United States of America · 2001

A small silver-colored coin with a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt on the obverse and a torch, olive branch, and oak branch on the reverse. This specific specimen shows significant environmental damage and staining.

Country: United States of America
Year: 2001
Denomination: One Dime (10 Cents)
Metal: Clad (75% Copper, 25% Nickel outer layers bonded to a pure Copper core)

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Overview

Historical significance

The Roosevelt Dime was introduced in 1946 shortly after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, largely to honor his association with the March of Dimes charity. It has been the standard design for the American ten-cent piece for over 75 years.

Obverse (front)

Left-facing portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Legends include 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', the date '2001', the mint mark 'D', and the designer's initials 'JS' (John Sinnock).

Reverse (back)

A torch symbolizing Liberty, flanked by an olive branch (Peace) and an oak branch (Strength/Victory). Legends include 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'ONE DIME'.

Estimated value

Face value ($0.10). In its current damaged condition, it carries no numismatic premium.

What drives this coin's value

Mint state condition, 'Full Band' (FB) details on the reverse torch, and rare mint errors (like off-center strikes).

Grade assessment

Damaged / Environmental Damage (Details Grade). While the design details suggest an 'Extremely Fine' amount of wear, the heavy surface staining and potential corrosion significantly impact the grade.

Mintage & rarity

Common; 1,352,500,000 minted in 2001 at the Denver Mint.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Authentic, though heavily damaged. Counterfeits for this common date are virtually non-existent; check for copper 'sandwich' layer on the edge to confirm clad composition.

Notable varieties & errors

No major varieties or errors are well-known for the 2001-D issue; most interest is in high-grade 'Full Torch' examples.

Similar coins

1946-1964 Silver Roosevelt Dimes (look for 90% silver content and no copper-colored edge).

Care & preservation

This coin is heavily damaged by environmental factors (likely corrosion or heat). No cleaning should be attempted as it would not restore value; store in a dry place to prevent further oxidation.

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