1961 Roosevelt Dime

About This Coin

The 1961 Roosevelt Dime is a United States dime from the Roosevelt Silver Dimes 1946-1964 series — a late issue, 16th of 19 years in the series. In 1961, coins were struck at the Denver and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 305.9 million. This ranks 15th 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 38 known die varieties for this date across 3 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, repunched mint mark. Produced 6 years after the celebrated 1955 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $7 to $12 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $1.6K in MS68 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John R. Sinnock.