1970 (D) Roosevelt Dime
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
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
$546 MS66 01-12-2005 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1970 (D) Roosevelt Dime, struck at the Denver Mint, is part of the Roosevelt Dimes Clad and Silver Proof 1965 to Date collection. The U.S. Mint produced 754.9 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 69% of 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. Denver's mint evolved from a frontier assay office into one of the nation's primary coin production facilities, opening in 1906. 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 #5138.
External References
Error Varieties(12)
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
CU-10c-1970D-01 Cud
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