Roosevelt Dime

United States of America · 1964

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.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1964
Denomination: One Dime (10 Cents)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Overview

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.

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'.

Estimated value

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

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.

Grade assessment

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.

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.

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.

Similar coins

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

Care & preservation

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).