1968 Roosevelt Dime

About This Coin

The 1968 Roosevelt Dime is a United States dime from the Roosevelt Dimes Clad and Silver Proof 1965 to Date series — an early issue, 4th of 61 years in the series. In 1968, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 911.3 million. This ranks 10th of 59 years by total mintage, below the series median of 1.5 billion. 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. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 2.27 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 35 known die varieties for this date across 6 categories, including cud, doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse and 3 other types. Struck one year after the 1967 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $3 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $40K in PR67 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John R. Sinnock.