Roosevelt Dime
1946 - 1964
Coin Specifications
| Years Minted | 1946 - 1964 |
|---|---|
| Silver Percentage | 90% |
| Silver Content, as struck | 0.0723 troy oz |
| Silver Content, worn (trading convention) | 0.0715 troy oz 0.715 troy oz per $1 of face value, the figure dealers quote from |
| Face Value | $0.10 |
| Denomination | dime |
Roosevelt Dime value by year
Every year the Roosevelt Dime was struck in silver, with mintage by mint and a melt value that follows the live silver spot price. The series ran from 1946 to 1964 across 19 years of coinage.
- 1946 344,193,500 struck
- 1947 203,195,000 struck
- 1948 163,311,000 struck
- 1949 70,484,000 struck - key date
- 1950 117,373,114 struck
- 1951 191,039,102 struck
- 1952 265,559,593 struck
- 1953 229,103,120 struck
- 1954 243,267,203 struck
- 1955 44,919,181 struck
- 1956 216,655,100 struck
- 1957 273,514,330 struck
- 1958 168,474,600 struck
- 1959 250,699,790 struck
- 1960 270,550,400 struck
- 1961 302,876,550 struck
- 1962 407,398,380 struck
- 1963 545,126,530 struck
- 1964 2,286,877,180 struck
Historical Context
The Roosevelt Dime was introduced in 1946 to honor President Franklin D. Roosevelt following his death in 1945. Roosevelt was chosen in part because of his association with the March of Dimes campaign against polio. The coin was designed by John R. Sinnock.
Composition and Silver Content
Each Roosevelt Dime minted from 1946-1964 contains 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams total. The silver content per coin is 0.0723 troy ounces. Note that Roosevelt Dimes minted after 1964 contain no silver.
Collectibility
While most circulated Roosevelt Dimes from this era carry only their silver melt value, certain varieties and mint marks can have numismatic premiums. These coins remain popular for junk silver investment due to their recognizable design and consistent silver content.