1971 (S) Proof Roosevelt Dime
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Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$83 PR69 03-11-2012 Great Collections
Description
The 1971 (S) Proof Roosevelt Dime is a proof dime struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the Roosevelt Dimes Clad and Silver Proof 1965 to Date series. Total mintage reached 3.2 million. The obverse features Franklin D. Roosevelt facing left, honoring the president who championed the March of Dimes, while the reverse displays a torch flanked by olive and oak branches, symbolizing liberty, peace, and strength. Designed by John R. Sinnock. 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 #5249. The Roosevelt Dime was introduced in 1946, shortly after President Franklin D. Silver Roosevelt Dimes (1946-1964) are collected for both numismatic interest and silver content. Full Bands (FB) and Full Torch (FT) designations add premium value. Proof issues from 1950-1964 are popular.
External References
Error Varieties(9)
1971-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1971-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1971-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1971-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1971-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1971-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1971-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1971-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
