1956 Roosevelt Dime
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$3,450 MS68 01-01-2009 Superior Galleries
Description
The 1956 Roosevelt Dime is a dime from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to the Roosevelt Silver Dimes 1946-1964 series. The U.S. Mint produced 108.6 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 50% of production. 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 Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $7 to $13 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 #5112.
External References
Error Varieties(2)
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
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