“Full Bands” or “Full Torch” are grading designations which can be applied to circulation strike Roosevelt Dimes. In general, the attribution indicates a coin with a strong, well defined strike, as evidenced by full details of the torch located on the reverse of the coin.
The major third party grading companies will indicate “FB” or “FT” [...]

The Roosevelt Dime had been minted continuously from 1946 to present. During the long duration of the series, the composition changed from 90% silver to the current copper-nickel clad composition. Mintages have varied widely, although no coin issued for circulation had a mintage of less than 10 million.
Coins have been struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, [...]

Between 1946 an 1964, the Roosevelt Dime was struck in a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper. The coins had a standard weight of 2.50 grams (39 grains). During this time period, dimes were struck for circulation at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints. The mint marks “D” and “S” appeared on the [...]

Roosevelt Dimes were struck in proof format for nearly every year of the series. In general, these coins have lower mintages than their circulation counterparts, but since the coins were usually purchased by collectors or dealers, the survival rates are much higher and the coins remain readily available.
The first proof Roosevelt Dimes were struck in [...]