For several different years, some proof Roosevelt Dimes from the San Francisco Mint were struck without the “S” mintmark. For each occurrence, the “No S” Proof Roosevelt Dimes are rare. In a few situations, the coins are significant rarities with only a handful known to exist.
The 1968 “No S” Proof Roosevelt Dime was the first [...]
A combination of factors led to relatively low mintages for the 2009 Roosevelt Dime. The circulation strike versions of these coins remain difficult to find and command significant premiums for single coins and rolls.
After a solid decade of mintages above the one billion mark for each circulation strike Roosevelt Dime, mintages started to decline in [...]
The 1996-W Roosevelt Dime was released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the series. This issue is notable because of its relatively low mintage and the use of the “W” mint mark. Typically, this mint mark has only been used for bullion or commemorative coin issues, struck in gold, silver, or platinum.
The coin was only [...]
The 1950 Proof Roosevelt Dime represents the first proof coin issued for the series. It also has the lowest mintage for a proof coin for the entire series at 51,386 pieces. The coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint and sold to collectors as part of a complete 1950 Proof Set for an original issue [...]
The 1949-S Roosevelt Dime is one of the only regular issues of the series that carries a premium across both circulated and uncirculated grades. The mintage of the coin was 13,510,000, which was not the lowest of the series, but the second lowest behind 1955.
The 1949-S has traditionally been viewed as the highest priced coin [...]