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1946-1964 Roosevelt Dime

1946-1964 Roosevelt Dime reference with U.S. Mint history, silver content, composition, weight, diameter, edge, designer, Krause number, obverse and revers

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1946-1964 Roosevelt Dime

1946-1964

United States

Ten cents

Circulating coin

90% silver, 10% copper

90%

0.0723 oz ASW

2.50 g

17.9 mm

1.35 mm

Reeded

John R. Sinnock

KM# 195

Varies by year and mint

Varies by issue; detailed mint-mark list intentionally left off this overview.

Calculated above

Coin descriptionPCGS Grading/Values

History: Silver Roosevelt dime type before the 1965 clad changeover.

Obverse: Franklin D. Roosevelt portrait.

Reverse: Torch with olive and oak branches.

Roosevelt Dime collector reference

This page is a focused U.S. Mint coin reference for the 1946-1964 Roosevelt Dime. It is designed for collectors researching dates, metal composition, silver content, size, edge style, designer information, Krause number, and basic obverse and reverse design details.