The Roosevelt Dime is a 10-cent coin issued by the United States Mint. Here are its key details:
πͺ Basic Information:
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Denomination: 10 Cents (1 Dime)
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Name: Roosevelt Dime
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First Issued: 1946 (to honor President Franklin D. Roosevelt after his death in 1945)
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Still in Circulation: Yes
π§ Obverse (Front):
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Design: Portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Designer: John R. Sinnock
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Inscriptions:
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LIBERTY
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IN GOD WE TRUST
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Year of Minting
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Mint Mark (e.g., D for Denver, S for San Francisco, P for Philadelphia)
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π₯ Reverse (Back):
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Design: Torch in the center (symbolizing liberty), with an olive branch (peace) on the left, and an oak branch (strength) on the right
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Inscriptions:
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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E PLURIBUS UNUM
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ONE DIME
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π§² Composition:
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1946–1964: 90% silver, 10% copper
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1965–Present: Outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel, bonded to a pure copper core (known as a “clad” coin)
π Specifications:
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Diameter: 17.91 mm
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Weight:
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Pre-1965 (Silver): 2.5 grams
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Post-1965 (Clad): 2.27 grams
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Edge: Reeded
πͺ Collector Notes:
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Silver dimes (1946–1964) are popular with collectors for their metal value.
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Certain dates and mintmarks (like 1949-S, 1955, or 1982 no-P) can carry extra value depending on condition.