1955 (S) Roosevelt Dime
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$1,645 MS67+ 11-02-2016 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1955 (S) Roosevelt Dime is a dime minted at the San Francisco Mint, within the Roosevelt Silver Dimes 1946-1964 series. With a mintage of 18.5 million, this is a less common issue — the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 41% of the year's production. 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. Relatively low mintages at Philadelphia and San Francisco make this a semi-key year. San Francisco's storied mint, born of the California Gold Rush, has evolved into the primary producer of U.S. proof coins. Estimated market value ranges from $7 to $15 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5111.
External References
Error Varieties(7)
1955-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1955-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1955-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1955-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1955-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1955-S Variety WMDO-001
CU-10c-1955S-01 Rim Cud
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