1985 Roosevelt Dime

About This Coin

The 1985 Roosevelt Dime is a United States dime from the Roosevelt Dimes Clad and Silver Proof 1965 to Date series — 21st of 61 years in the series. In 1985, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 1.3 billion. This ranks 20th of 59 years by total mintage, below the series median of 1.5 billion. 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. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 2.27 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 7 known die varieties for this date across 5 categories, including cud, pre-cud, repunched mint mark and 2 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $4 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $978 in MS66 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John R. Sinnock.