Designed by: John R. Sinnock
Issue Dates: 1946-1964
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Weight: 2.50 grams (38.58 grains)
Edge: Reeded
Business Strike Mintage: 6,595,617,673
Proof Mintage: 19,837,717

The First Silver Roosevelt Dimes – Honoring a Nation’s President

The Roosevelt silver dime debuted in 1946, soon after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, replacing the beloved Mercury dime. The choice of denomination was fitting—Roosevelt’s ... Read More

Designed by: John R. Sinnock
Issue Dates: 1946-1964
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Weight: 2.50 grams (38.58 grains)
Edge: Reeded
Business Strike Mintage: 6,595,617,673
Proof Mintage: 19,837,717

The First Silver Roosevelt Dimes – Honoring a Nation’s President

The Roosevelt silver dime debuted in 1946, soon after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, replacing the beloved Mercury dime. The choice of denomination was fitting—Roosevelt’s leadership and public support of the March of Dimes campaign against polio made the dime a poignant tribute.

Designed by Chief Engraver John R. Sinnock, the obverse features a left-facing portrait of Roosevelt, with LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date arranged tastefully around the bust. The reverse shows a torch flanked by olive and oak branches, symbolizing liberty, peace, and strength. The inscription E PLURIBUS UNUM is nestled below, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DIME encircling the rim.

Why Collect Roosevelt Dime:

✅ 90% Silver Composition – Struck until 1964
✅ Historic Tribute to FDR and the March of Dimes Campaign
✅ Ideal for Type Sets, Silver Stacks, or Variety Collections
✅ Highly Available in Mint State and Proof – Great for Beginners & Advanced Collectors
✅ Desirable Full Bands Varieties – PCGS (FB), NGC (FT)
Full Bands Designation:

Collectors prize Full Bands (FB/FT) Roosevelt dimes—where the upper and lower bands on the torch show complete horizontal separation. This designation can significantly boost value, particularly on earlier dates and branch mint issues. Search our inventory for certified Full Bands Roosevelt dimes for sale.

Notable Dates & Varieties:

1949-S: Considered the key date of the silver Roosevelt dime series in Mint State, especially with Full Bands.

1950–1964 Proofs: Struck at the Philadelphia Mint; highly collectible and readily available in high grades.

1955 and 1960-D Doubled Dies: Scarcer varieties worth a close look under magnification.

Collector-Friendly Availability:

These coins were struck for circulation by Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints, and are widely available in:

Circulated Grades (Fine–Very Fine)
Choice Uncirculated (MS60–MS66)
Certified Full Bands Roosevelt Dimes (PCGS FB, NGC FT)
Proof Issues (1950–1964, Philadelphia Mint)

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Whether you’re assembling a complete silver Roosevelt dime set, searching for high-grade Full Bands examples, or investing in classic 90% silver U.S. coinage, the 1946–1964 Roosevelt dime is an affordable and essential series.

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