1988 (P) Roosevelt Dime

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1988

Denomination

Dime

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Roosevelt Dimes Clad and Silver Proof 1965 to Date

Designer

John R. Sinnock

Mintage

1,030,550,000

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center

Weight

2.27g

Diameter

17.9mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$0.1 - $2.79

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

$750 PO1 11-09-2018 eBay

Description

The 1988 (P) Roosevelt Dime was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a dime in the Roosevelt Dimes Clad and Silver Proof 1965 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 1.0 billion examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 52% 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. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 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 #5174.