Roosevelt Dime - Unknown Date

About This Coin

Encompassing Roosevelt Dimes whose precise date cannot be determined due to errors that obliterate the date, this category sits within the Roosevelt Dimes Clad and Silver Proof 1965 to Date series. Designed by John R. Sinnock, the Roosevelt Dime has been in continuous production since 1946, honoring President Franklin D. Roosevelt whose leadership in founding the March of Dimes made the ten-cent denomination a fitting tribute after his death in April 1945. The obverse depicts Roosevelt facing left with LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST, while the reverse showcases a torch flanked by olive and oak branches symbolizing liberty, peace, and strength. Dateless Roosevelt Dimes frequently surface from metal-detected finds or heavily circulated pocket change, and while their numismatic value is modest compared to identifiable dates, they remain significant for error collectors who focus on clash patterns. The series transitioned from 90% silver to copper-nickel clad composition in 1965, so unknown-date pieces may represent either composition depending on wear and weight.