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

424,470,000

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, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized: $1,200
Sold: 29 June 2018
Grade: PO1
Auction house: 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 Philadelphia Mint struck 424,470,000 dimes dated 1968. 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 $0.10 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.