Proof Roosevelt Dimes

Roosevelt Dimes were struck in proof format for collectors nearly every year of the series, with some brief gaps. Five years after the series began, proof coin production began at the Philadelphia Mint in 1950. Proof coins would be minted here from 1950 to 1964 inclusive. No proof coins were minted between the years 1965 to 1967. During this time, special mint set (SMS) coins were produced, which had proof like qualities.

Proof coin production resumed in 1968, but took place at the San Francisco Mint, where it would continue to the present day. Starting in 1992, two versions of the Proof Roosevelt Dime were minted each year. The first in the regular clad composition and the second in a composition of 90% silver.

Similar to the circulation strike coins of the series, there are no regular issue coins that are particularly rare or difficult to acquire. The exception rests with some or the earlier date coins that are scarce with cameo or deep cameo contrast, and some later date proofs (1968, 1970, 1983) minted without the San Francisco Mint mark.

Proof Roosevelt Dime Mintage