1959 Roosevelt Dime
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About This Coin
The 1959 Roosevelt Dime is a United States dime from the Roosevelt Silver Dimes 1946-1964 series — 14th of 19 years in the series. In 1959, coins were struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 251.8 million. This ranks 11th of 19 years by total mintage, above 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 20 known die varieties for this date across 4 categories, including cud, doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse and 1 other types. Produced 4 years after the celebrated 1955 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $7 to $13 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $1.3K in MS68 grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by John R. Sinnock.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
