1973 Roosevelt Dime

About This Coin

The 1973 Roosevelt Dime is a United States dime from the Roosevelt Dimes Clad and Silver Proof 1965 to Date series — an early issue, 9th of 61 years in the series. In 1973, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 773.5 million. This ranks 8th 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 4 known die varieties for this date, including atypical die clash, repunched mint mark, split die. Produced 6 years after the celebrated 1967 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $3 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $1.0K in MS62 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John R. Sinnock.