1956 Roosevelt Dime

About This Coin

The 1956 Roosevelt Dime is a United States dime from the Roosevelt Silver Dimes 1946-1964 series — 11th of 19 years in the series. In 1956, coins were struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 217.3 million. This ranks 8th of 19 years by total mintage, below 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 27 known die varieties for this date across 3 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, repunched mint mark. Struck one year after the 1955 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $7 to $15 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $3.5K in MS68 grade at Superior Galleries. Designed by John R. Sinnock.