1954 Roosevelt Dime

About This Coin

The 1954 Roosevelt Dime is a United States dime from the Roosevelt Silver Dimes 1946-1964 series — 9th of 19 years in the series. In 1954, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 243.5 million. This ranks 10th of 19 years by total mintage, at the series median of 243.5 million. 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. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 24 known die varieties for this date across 4 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, repunched mint mark and 1 other types. Struck one year before the 1955 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $7 to $27 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $2.2K in MS68 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John R. Sinnock.