1971 Roosevelt Dime

About This Coin

The 1971 Roosevelt Dime is a United States dime from the Roosevelt Dimes Clad and Silver Proof 1965 to Date series — an early issue, 7th of 61 years in the series. In 1971, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 543.8 million. This ranks 3rd 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 10 known die varieties for this date across 3 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, repunched mint mark. Produced 4 years after the celebrated 1967 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $4 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $575 in MS67 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John R. Sinnock.