1991 (P) Roosevelt Dime

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1991

Denomination

Dime

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Roosevelt Dimes Clad and Silver Proof 1965 to Date

Designer

John R. Sinnock

Mintage

927,220,000

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, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized: $546
Sold: 15 November 2011
Grade: MS64
Auction house: Stack's Bowers

Description

Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1991 (P) Roosevelt Dime is part of the Roosevelt Dimes Clad and Silver Proof 1965 to Date series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 927,220,000 dimes dated 1991. 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 $0.10 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 #5180.