Roosevelt Dime

United States · 1964

A silver Roosevelt dime featuring a portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the obverse and a torch, olive branch, and oak branch on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 1964
Denomination: One Dime ($0.10)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Overview

A silver Roosevelt dime featuring a portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the obverse and a torch, olive branch, and oak branch on the reverse.

Historical significance

1964 was the final year that US dimes were struck in 90% silver before the Coinage Act of 1965 transitioned circulation coinage to copper-nickel clad due to rising silver prices. It also honors President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who led the nation through the Great Depression and World War II and founded the March of Dimes.

Obverse (front)

Left-facing profile portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Inscriptions include 'LIBERTY' along the left rim, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' below the chin, the designer's initials 'JS' (John R. Sinnock) near the base of the neck, and the year '1964' 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. Inscriptions include 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'ONE DIME' along the rims, and the national motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' across the field. The 'D' mint mark is visible just to the left of the torch base.

Estimated value

$2.00 - $3.50 (melt value plus a small collector premium based on silver content, higher in uncirculated grades)

What drives this coin's value

Primarily valued for its silver melt content plus a modest numismatic premium. Condition is key for higher-grade Mint State examples, as well as rare errors.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated (XF-AU), showing minor wear on the highest points of Roosevelt's hair and cheek, but retaining most original mint luster and sharp details.

Mintage & rarity

High mintage (over 1 billion combined Philadelphia and Denver mints for 1964), making it very common.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check the weight (should be 2.50g for silver), the reeded edge, and listen for a distinct high-pitched ring when dropped on a hard surface compared to a dull thud of clad coins. Counterfeits for common 1964 dimes are rare since they are so abundant.

Notable varieties & errors

Look for the 'Full Bands' (FB) designation on the reverse, where the horizontal lines on the central torch are fully separated and struck with high detail, which commands a higher premium.

Similar coins

Mercury Dime (1916-1945), which features winged Liberty on the obverse and is also 90% silver, but has a distinctly different design.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean cotton gloves if uncirculated. Never clean, polish, or wipe the coin, as this ruins its numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry environment in a PVC-free coin flip or holder.