1956 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
- $495
- Sold
- Grade
- PR69
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
The 1956 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 669,384 proof dimes dated 1956. 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. 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 $15. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #5231.
External References
Error Varieties(15)
1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
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