1955 Proof Roosevelt Dime
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $535
- Sold
- Grade
- PR69
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
The 1955 Proof Roosevelt Dime is a proof dime struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Roosevelt Silver Dimes 1946-1964 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 378,200 proof dimes dated 1955. 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. Collectors hoarded the 1955 Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco dimes. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Estimated market value is approximately $23. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5230.
External References
Error Varieties(5)
1955 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1955 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1955 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1955 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1955 Variety WMDO-001
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