Roosevelt dimes have carried Franklin D. Roosevelt’s legacy for nearly 80 years. Known as one of America’s greatest presidents, FDR guided the country through the Great Depression and World War II, and he remains the only U.S. president elected four times. Today, Roosevelt’s image on the dime is a symbol of resilience, and some of these dimes can be worth tens of thousands.
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In fact, one Roosevelt dime recently resurfaced after nearly 50 years, sparking interest over its potential $500,000 value.
But why was FDR chosen for the dime? Shortly after his passing in 1945, many wanted to honor his fight against polio, which led to his involvement with the March of Dimes charity. This nonprofit aimed to fight polio, a disease that had impacted FDR himself. In 1946, the U.S. Mint issued the first Roosevelt dime, originally made with 90% silver. By the 1960s, however, rising silver prices pushed the Mint to switch to a copper-nickel mix.
While most Roosevelt dimes are worth face value, there are a few rare ones that collectors prize. Let’s dive into the 10 most valuable Roosevelt dimes, according to CoinValueChecker:
Incredible Find: 1975 Roosevelt Dime Without Mint Mark Sells for $506,250
- 1975 No S Proof Type 2 Clad Roosevelt Dime – Sold for $456,000 in 2019
- 1968 No S Proof Deep Cameo Type 2 Clad Roosevelt Dime – Sold for $47,000 in 2020
- 1951 Proof Deep Cameo Type 1 Silver Roosevelt Dime – Sold for $23,500 in 2014
- 1956 Proof Deep Cameo Type 1 Silver Roosevelt Dime – Sold for $19,975 in 2016
- 1950 Proof Deep Cameo Type 1 Silver Roosevelt Dime – Sold for $18,800 in 2014
- 1999-D Roosevelt Dime Type 2 Clad Regular Strike – Sold for $14,375 in 2009
- 1949 Type 1 Full Band Silver Roosevelt Dime Business Strike – Sold for $13,200 in 2018
- 1946 Type 1 Silver Roosevelt Dime Regular Strike – Sold for $12,650 in 2004
- 1966 SMS Special Strike Type 2 Clad Roosevelt Dime – Sold for $12,500 in 2021
- 1983 No S Proof Deep Cameo Type 2 Clad Roosevelt Dime – Sold for $10,560 in 2014