1969 Roosevelt Dime

About This Coin

The 1969 Roosevelt Dime is a United States dime from the Roosevelt Dimes Clad and Silver Proof 1965 to Date series — an early issue, 5th of 61 years in the series. In 1969, coins were struck at the Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 712.0 million. This ranks 5th 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 identified 5 known die varieties for this date, including doubled die obverse, repunched mint mark, split die. Struck two years after the 1967 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $4 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $1.5K in MS67 grade at eBay. Designed by John R. Sinnock.