1961 (D) 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
$1,610 MS68 09-11-2009 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1961 (D) Roosevelt Dime is a dime produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Roosevelt Silver Dimes 1946-1964 series. The U.S. Mint produced 209.1 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 69% 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. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $7 to $12 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 #5123.
External References
Error Varieties(9)
1961-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1961-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1961-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1961-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1961-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1961-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006
1961-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-007
1961-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-008
