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Introduced in 1946 to honor Franklin D. Roosevelt, in part for his founding role in the March of Dimes polio-research charity. Struck in 90% silver through 1964, then switched to copper-nickel clad in 1965 like the quarter and half dollar -- making every pre-1965 Roosevelt dime a genuine silver coin, not just a common find.
Every date below is a recognised key date or variety. Common dates from the same series are worth far less and are usually valued closer to their metal content.
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About Roosevelt Dime values
The 1982 tops this series: a top-grade example is estimated around $249. Condition drives that figure — the same date in worn condition is worth a fraction of it, which is why each guide shows a range rather than a single number.
By mintage, the 1949-S is the scarcest key date tracked here, with 13,510,000 struck. Mintage is coins struck rather than coins surviving, though — melting and circulation wear thin those numbers further, so survival estimates run lower still.
This guide covers 3 key dates and varieties from the Roosevelt Dime series (1946–present). Common dates from the same series are worth far less and are usually valued closer to their metal content.
Grading takes practice, and the gap between adjacent grades is real money on a key date. Compare your coin against the photographs on each date's page, and for anything potentially valuable consider having it certified by PCGS or NGC — a graded coin settles both authenticity and condition in one step.
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