1946 Roosevelt Dime

About This Coin

The 1946 Roosevelt Dime is a United States dime from the Roosevelt Silver Dimes 1946-1964 series — the first year of the series. In 1946, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 344.2 million. This ranks 16th of 19 years by total mintage, above the series median of 243.5 million. The obverse features Franklin D. Roosevelt facing left, honoring the president who championed the March of Dimes and the reverse displays a torch flanked by olive and oak branches, symbolizing liberty, peace, and strength. First year of the Roosevelt Dime, honoring the recently deceased president. Struck at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 296 known die varieties for this date across 6 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, doubled working hub obverse and 3 other types. Produced 9 years before the celebrated 1955 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $7 to $30 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $13K in MS69 grade at Superior Galleries. Designed by John R. Sinnock.