1981 (P) 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
$1,093 MS64 08-09-2000 Bowers & Merena
Description
The 1981 (P) Roosevelt Dime represents a Philadelphia Mint issue from the Roosevelt Dimes Clad and Silver Proof 1965 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 676.6 million examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. 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 #5159.
External References
Error Varieties(4)
1981 Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1981 Type I Counter Clash CCL(T1)-10c-1981-01
CU-10c-1981P-01 Cud
SD-10c-1981P-01 Split Die
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