Roosevelt Dimes To Check For Value, Errors, And Key Dates
1975 No S Proof Roosevelt Dime
This is the headline modern Roosevelt dime rarity. PCGS lists only two known examples, and one sold through GreatCollections in October 2024 for $506,250. It must be a proof dime from a 1975 proof set, not a normal Philadelphia circulation dime.
1968 No S Proof Roosevelt Dime
The 1968 No S proof dime is another major missing-mint-mark proof error. PCGS estimates only about a dozen survivors, and certified examples can bring very strong money when the surfaces and grade are right.
1970 No S Proof Roosevelt Dime
The 1970 No S is proof-only and should have mirror fields. PCGS lists a small mintage for the No S variety and notes that about 500 or so 1970 examples are believed to exist.
1983 No S Proof Roosevelt Dime
This is the last No S proof Roosevelt dime variety. PCGS describes the 1983 No S and 1970 No S as similarly scarce, with several hundred examples believed across all grades.
1982 No P Roosevelt Dime
This is a real circulation-strike error, not a proof-set coin. PCGS notes the missing P mint mark came from a working die accidentally used without the Philadelphia mint mark. Strong-strike examples are usually preferred.
1964 SMS Roosevelt Dime
The 1964 Special Mint Set dime is a mysterious special strike, not a normal 1964 silver dime. PCGS notes that many experts believe only 20 to 50 complete 1964 SMS sets exist.
1996-W Roosevelt Dime
The 1996-W was issued for the 50th anniversary of the Roosevelt dime and came only in 1996 Mint Sets. PCGS lists a mintage of 1,457,000. It is not rare in the same way as a No S proof, but collectors still search for clean high-grade examples.
1949-S Roosevelt Dime
The 1949-S is a low-mintage early silver Roosevelt dime, with PCGS listing 13,510,000 struck. It is most interesting in high Mint State grades, especially with strong Full Bands.
1955 Roosevelt Dime
The 1955 Philadelphia dime has one of the lowest mintages in the silver Roosevelt series, with PCGS listing 12,450,181 struck. Circulated examples are usually tied closely to silver value, but top-grade coins can be different.
1955-D And 1955-S Roosevelt Dimes
The 1955-D and 1955-S dimes are also lower-mintage silver dates compared with many common Roosevelt issues. Check for original surfaces, sharp torch bands, and clean high-grade examples before selling.
How To Tell The Valuable Ones Apart
Start with the mint mark and the strike type. A 1975 dime with no mint mark from pocket change is normally a common Philadelphia business strike. The valuable 1975 No S dime is a proof coin with mirror-like surfaces from a San Francisco proof set. The same proof-set warning applies to the 1968, 1970, and 1983 No S dimes.
The 1982 No P dime is different. It is a business strike that should have carried a P mint mark after Philadelphia began using P on dimes in 1980. Look above the date for the missing mint mark, then compare the strike quality because Strong and Weak versions are collected differently.
What Affects Roosevelt Dime Value?
For silver Roosevelt dimes, the starting point is silver content, but collector value depends on date, mint mark, grade, eye appeal, and Full Bands. For modern errors, authentication is more important. A real No S proof dime or 1982 No P dime should be certified by PCGS or NGC before you treat it as a high-value coin.
Sources checked: PCGS CoinFacts Roosevelt Dime category, PCGS CoinFacts pages for 1975 No S, 1968 No S, 1970 No S, 1983 No S, 1982 No Mintmark, 1964 SMS, 1996-W, 1949-S, and 1955 Roosevelt dimes.