1968 Roosevelt Dime

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1968

Denomination

Dime

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Roosevelt Dimes Clad and Silver Proof 1965 to Date

Designer

John R. Sinnock

Mintage

424,470,400

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center

Weight

2.27g

Diameter

17.9mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$0.1 - $2.5

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

$1,200 PO1 06-29-2018 eBay

Description

Part of the Roosevelt Dimes Clad and Silver Proof 1965 to Date series, the 1968 Roosevelt Dime is a dime from the Philadelphia Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 424.5 million examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $3 depending on grade and condition. 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 #5133.