1951 (S) Roosevelt Dime
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $4,830
- Sold
- Grade
- MS68
- Auction house
- Bowers & Merena
Description
Part of the Roosevelt Silver Dimes 1946-1964 series, the 1951 (S) Roosevelt Dime is a dime from the San Francisco Mint. The San Francisco Mint struck 31,630,000 dimes dated 1951. 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. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. Estimated market value ranges from $7 to $35 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 #5099.
External References
Error Varieties(12)
1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1951-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004
1951-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005
1951-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006
1951-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-007
1951-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-008
1951-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-009
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