Philadelphia dimes since 1980 have carried a P mintmark, and a W-mintmarked dime (for the West Point Mint) was issued in 1996. The P and W mintmarks also appear above the last date digit.

Coin Values Moving with Precious Metals: Up-Dated 2/8/2021: Gold $1813 Silver $26.90

Silver Roosevelt dime values are tied directly to the current price of silver. With silver at $26.90 per ounce. Each circulated dime dated 1946 to 1964 is worth $1.80 .

• Silver Roosevelt Dime Values. Silver Roosevelt dime values are tied directly to the current price of silver. $29.48 per ounce. Each circulated dime dated 1946 to 1964 is worth $1.97.
• 1964 proof – 3,950,762; $4.Values are for coins in a grade of Extremely Fine 40, unless otherwise noted. Both the 1964 and 1964-D have slight variations in the appearance of the tail of the “9.” Dimes minted in early 1964 feature a pointed tail, whereas those produced later in the year have a blunted tail.

Steps Leading to Value:

• Step 1: Date and Mintmark Variety - Identify the dates and mintmarks with above average value.
• Step 2: Grading Condition - Judge how well you coin is preserved and potential higher collector demand.
• Step 3: Special Qualities - Recognize the clear separation in the Roosevelt dime market; bullion examples and those sought by collectors.

Minted and saved in the millions, today Mint State coins are sought for high end collections. These coins are bright, like new, no wear, and virtually mark free. Beginning to find a following are the affordable, nice circulated coins as an entry to new and young collectors.

The above are wholesale Roosevelt dime values. Computed from dealer's price lists with various mark-up factors figured in. They reflect closely the value you would expect to receive when selling.

Variations in value do occur subject to subtle grading points, collector demands and dealer needs. For more background information, see how value listings in the above Coin Value Guide are determined.

Step 1: Date and Mintmark Confirmed

Roosevelt dimes replaced the Mercury dime in 1946. In the beginning of the series all dimes continued with an alloy of 90% silver to 10% copper. Because of silver content all dimes 1946 to 1964 are worth well above face value.

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt is portrayed on the obverse, first dimes released on January 30, 1946. Reverse is a 'Liberty' torch. On the sides of the torch are an olive branch - peace and oak branch - strength and independence.

Silver Roosevelt dimes are beginning to gain popularity as an interesting set to collect because of silver content. A few dates and mintmark combination are considered premium coins. The following images identify the different mints and their mintmarks within the silver Roosevelt variety.

Mints and Mintmarks of Silver Roosevelt Dimes

San Francisco Mint Silver Roosevelt Dime

San Francisco mint struck Roosevelt dimes of the silver variety from 1946 to 1955 when the mint closed coinage operations. Over 288 million dimes, lowest total of the three mints striking dimes of the silver variety. A small 'S mintmark is on the reverse at the base of the torch, to identify its production.

Denver Mint Silver Roosevelt Dime

Denver leads in total number of silver Roosevelt dimes. 4.7 billion coins, far outnumbering both the main Philadelphia mint and San Francisco branch. These are available in quantities both in circulated and mint state condition. Denver's mintmark, a small 'D' is on the reverse at the base of the torch.

Philadelphia Mint Silver Roosevelt Dime

Philadelphia, the main mint, struck silver dimes in each year; 1946 to 1964 producing over 2.6 billion pieces. Philadelphia is also known for the lowest number minted for any single year and mint variety. A 12,828,381 mintage of 1955, lowest of the silver Roosevelt dime variety. No mintmark was use during the silver series by Philadelphia. At the base of the torch on the reverse, if no mintmark is present Philadelphia struck the coin.

Step 2: Grading Condition Determines Grade

Collectors and their preferences determine silver Roosevelt dime value. Today the silver issues dated 1946 to 1964 are primarily sought in Mint State - uncirculated condition. This top end grade is affordable throughout the series and leaves any coin with circulation wear as a secondary choice.

1964 Dime Value Worth

Mint State Roosevelt Dimes are Premium Value

Grading your Roosevelt dime separates the bullion value quality coins from the collectible examples worth more. Comparing to images identifies factors for each stage of condition and helps visualize how to grade these dimes.

Mint State Grade: Roosevelt Dime

Obverse: Features Identifying Mint State Grade: Traces of wear to the surface decides if a coin is uncirculated or a lower grade. First signs of wear are visible by the removal of luster across high points of the coin. Luster, a delicate fine grain to the metal produces the shine and is the original surface of the coin when minted.

Centrally located and high in relief is the hair over Roosevelt's ear. Inspect closely to detect any smoothing to the metal.

Dulling of the cheek below the eye is a sign of wear. A fine-grained surface needs to remain on the upper contours of the cheek, jaw line, and Roosevelt's neck. Compare lower areas of contours of the face to match higher areas for matching qualities of luster and texture.

Reverse: Features Identifying Mint State Grade: A reverse free of wear requires absence of smoothing from high areas of the touch flame and leaves on both sides of the touch.

A broad surface at the base of the flame is high in relief with tips of flames prone to first wear. A consistent shine and luster is present to the surface on a Mint State grade dime.

Fine details are horizontal bands at both the top and bottom of the torch. Judge the surface of these bands is free of any smoothing to the metal and matches surrounding surfaces.

Leaf edges are next viewed for evidence of wear. No smoothing to the metal confirms the grade.

Extremely Fine Grade: Roosevelt Dime

Obverse: Features Identifying Extremely Fine Grade: A slight amount of wear is visible on a coin in Extremely Fine condition. Wear is limited to only the high contour areas.

Inspect the hair just above Roosevelt's ear. A few of the fine lines have disappeared. A small flat area is now in place of these lines. Hair remains well detailed towards the top of his head and along the back.

Roosevelt's cheek just below the eye displays a smooth surface with just a small flat area.

Looking closely at the outer edge of Roosevelt's ear, the once rounded edge is flattened.

Reverse: Features Identifying Extremely Fine Grade: Light wear has replaced mint luster on high areas of the design and dulled the shine of most letters.

Wear is evident in the flame. A small flat area is in the center of the flame; however, detail remains separating the individual flames.

Two horizontal bands across the vertical lines of the handle to the torch are well defined and raised.

Vertical lines of the torch handle are visible. Weakness of these lines is often found with just a few lines merged. A sharp looking torch must remain.

Fine Grade: Roosevelt Dime

Obverse: Features Identifying the Fine Grade: Wear is beginning to create a slight 'faded' look to a dime in Fine condition.

Hair details and lines remain in Roosevelts hair although the area just behind the forehead is very smooth and lacking details.

Contours of the face are weakened by wear. A separation of the forehead and temple remains. Contours defining the separation of cheek and jaw are very slight.

Inner edge of the ear is now merged with the outer edge creating a wide flat line to the ear.

Reverse: Features Identifying the Fine Grade: Most of the fine inner lines to the torch, flame, and leaves are missing.

Once with inner detail, the torch flame is now flat.

Horizontal bands at the top and bottom of the torch handle are worn smooth.

Vertical lines of the torch are mostly merged; a few details show towards edges.

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Leaves are flat, no central detail. Each leaf is defined from the next.

Good Grade: Roosevelt Dime

Obverse: Features Identifying the Good Grade: An outline of Roosevelt remains. Wear has removed most detail to his portrait.

Hair is worn smooth leaving just an outline to the ear.

Letters of 'Liberty' are faint towards the top. Some of the letters are beginning to connect to the rim.

Date is readable. Often the last digit is weak but readable.

Reverse: Features Identifying the Good Grade: Outlines remain of the torch, leaves of the two branches and flame of torch.

The rim is weak in areas but mostly complete.

Tops of lettering is worn to becoming faint in places.

Edges of leaves are worn and merged forming flat clusters.

Video: Grading Roosevelt Dimes

Grading condition is an important part of determining the difference between the collector quality and bullion quality silver dime. Using a single light source and a magnifying glass are two helpful tools.

Your primary consideration in grading Roosevelt dimes is the confidence of separating the bullion silver dime pieces from the higher value collectable ones.

Video proceeds through the grading process. Identify the higher mints state grades and better-quality circulated Roosevelt dimes. Close-up images with added descriptions help in judging condition.

Step 3: Special Qualities of the Silver Roosevelt Dime Variety

Values of silver Roosevelt dimes are influenced and supported by both collectors and the silver bullion market.

Collectors and Their Preferences

Most collections of the silver era Roosevelt dime are focused on mint state examples. Coins with no wear to the surface, boldly struck, and few marks. Realize within the mint state grade there are levels of preservation. Brighter luster, fewest marks, and overall eye appeal are considered.

Gem quality mint state dimes are highest in demand. These high-end coins are sent to grading services to encapsulate and grade. Once an impartial judgement of grade is made and the coin in in the holder of the service, acceptance of grade in the market improves. A wide value range becomes narrow. Coins outside a grading service holder are also traded in the market, generally a slightly less quality mint state dime.

Silver and Roosevelt Dimes

First era Roosevelt dimes (1946 to 1964) are the silver alloy variety. The majority are valued based on silver content. A movement in the price of silver - up or down - and a bullion quality dime follows. In the market these coins are typically traded in quantities of 50 coins (representing a standard 'roll') or more.

Condition is the key factor identifying a bullion dime. Circulation wear on most dates and mints lowers the coin below collector grade. Highlighted on the value chart a few in Extremely Fine grade are showing a slight premium. When located, these higher quality coins are nice additions to a beginning or your collectors set. Low initial cost and 90% silver combined in an old coin.

1964 Dime Value

Pictured are coins very close, but just missing the mint state grade. Despite the minor circulation wear these have a potential as time passes. By tilting a coin at a sharp angle to a single light; surface wear and the slight smoothing and color change of metal is evident.

References

US Mint. Symbols on Our Coins. https://www.usmint.gov/learn/history/us-circulating-coins
US Mint. 1946 US Mint Annual Report. https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/514144

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1964 P Roosevelt Dime

Coin Dealer Insight: Whether so many dimes were produced since 1964 was the last year for silver dimes or not, over 2.286 billion dimes were produced with well over 1.3 billion dimes produced at Denver and just under a billion dimes produced from the Philadelphia mint. Truth be told, there was a date-freeze policy in effect to use up the back-stock of silver coin blanks. This meant the 1964 silver Roosevelt dimes were actually struck all the way through 1965 and production of the 1964 Roosevelt dime only ceased in February 1966. You may well imagine several error dimes were produced in 1964 and you'd be right. The most notable error dimes included the 1964 Pointed 9, 1964 Blunt 9, 1964 DDR, 1964 D Blunt 9. 1964 D Pointed 9, 1964 D/D repunch error, 1964 D DDR and the 1964 D DDR Blunt 9 error dimes.

Value: Can usually be found and sold for somewhere between $1.95-$23.00 price dictated by condition, certification, and current demand. Other factors include location, inventory, and urgency of sale.

Estimated Value Based on Scale:

Mint: Philadelphia

Production: 929,360,000 Roosevelt dimes were minted at the Philadelphia mint in 1964.

Silver: This coin is 90% Silver with a silver weight of around .0723 troy ounce pure silver. The other 10% is copper having no significant intrinsic value.

1964 Js Dime Value

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