1965 SMS Roosevelt Dime

Coin Details

Auction Record

$2,128 MS67 07-26-2003 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1965 SMS Roosevelt Dime is a Special Mint Set (SMS) dime struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Roosevelt Dimes Clad and Silver Proof 1965 to Date series. With a mintage of 2.4 million, this is an extremely rare issue — the scarcer of two mint variants, with less than 1% of total 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. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. This Special Mint Set (SMS) coin was produced from 1965 to 1967 as a substitute for proof coins during the transition from silver to clad coinage, featuring a distinctive satin-like finish between business strike and proof quality. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $2,128 MS67 07-26-2003 Heritage Auctions. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 2.27 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #95240.