Are you thinking about getting some Roosevelt dime errors? Some mistakes can make you a lot of money, while most are small and not worth much.
A lot of Roosevelt dimes have been made since 1946, making their past very long. But because dimes are so common, collectors don’t like them very much.
But don’t throw this coin away right away. There are times when Roosevelt dimes with known flaws are worth a lot more than their face value.
It takes work to know what mistakes to look for. That’s why we put together this list of the best dime errors. This list has some good tips for you whether you want to sell your dimes or just add to your collection.
1. 1996-W Roosevelt Dime
The United States Mint asked the West Point mint to make a special version of the Roosevelt dime in 1996 to mark the 50th anniversary of the coin.
This one-of-a-kind dime had the mint mark W on it and was only available in 1996 as part of a Mint Set. A little over 1.457 million 1996 W Roosevelt dimes were made that year. All of these coins were part of a Mint Set, which means they were never actually put into circulation.
Anyway, people who got Mint Sets may have put 1996-W dimes into circulation over the years without knowing that these coins are very rare and worth a lot of money.
A Roosevelt dime from 1996 is worth between $10 and $16 in lower mint state grades. As much as $45 can be made from one rated MS67 or higher.
2. 1982 No-Mintmark Strong Roosevelt Dime
In 1980, the P mint mark was added to coins made in Philadelphia by the Mint. Mint lines on coins had to be added by hand, which meant mistakes like leaving off the mint mark were possible.
This is what happened to 75,000 coins from 1982 that didn’t have a mint mark. The fact that this coin was made in very small numbers and doesn’t have a mint mark makes it much more valuable.
The 1982 no-mint mark dime comes in two different types, which you should remember. One has a strong strike and the other has a weak one.
1982 no-mint mark A specimen graded MS65 can sell for up to $2185. Strong dimes are more expensive than weak ones.
3. 1965 Transitional Roosevelt Dime
In 1964, the Mint stopped making dimes on 90% silver planchets because there wasn’t enough silver and people were hoarding coins.
Once again in 1965, Roosevelt dimes were made with a copper-nickel planchet. There was a transitional mistake, though, because some 1965 dimes were struck on silver planchets from 1964.
During the minting process, transitional errors are sure to happen if the coin’s design, metal composition, or other features like size, thickness, and color change.
Collectors were very interested in the 1965 dimes that were made from 1964 silver planchets, which has only made them more valuable over time. Because of this and the fact that the coin is very rare, it is one of the most expensive dime errors.
Most of the time, 1965 transitional dimes struck on a silver planchet sell for up to $3,000. However, gem condition dimes can fetch as much as $9,000.
4. 1969-D Roosevelt Dime Repunched Mint Mark
A few of the 1969 Roosevelt dimes made at the Denver mint had the mint mark re-punched and the die mistake seen twice.
Not many coins have more than one mistake made when they were made, so when you do find one, it will be worth a lot.
The doubling can be seen around the title of the country, “IN GOD WE TRUST.” If you look more closely, you will also see that the mint mark has some doubling, making it look like another letter D was struck on top of the one that was there before.
If the 1969 Roosevelt dimes are in good shape, they are worth about what they say on the coin. But one that has two kinds of mistakes and is also in perfect condition can bring in at least $100. Rarely, mint mark 1969 dimes that have been doubled or re-punched can sell for as much as $1,5000.
5. 1964-D Roosevelt Proof Dime
The Mint’s last 90% silver coins were the 1964-D proof dimes. After that, they switched to copper-clad pieces.
Plus, the 1964-D proof dime is even more expensive because it is the last silver coin and was only made as a proof. It was never used by the public.
Deep cameo (DCAM) dimes graded MS70 and in gem form have been sold for up to $4,600, while regular proofs can fetch up to $525.
For some reason, the 1964-D proof Roosevelt dime is hard to find. If you do find one, you should add it to your collection.
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6. 1968-S No Mint Mark Roosevelt Dime
The San Francisco mint made the first proof coin in the series that didn’t have a mint mark. It was a Roosevelt dime from 1968. But the Mint caught this mistake early enough that they were only made in very small numbers, making them very rare.
It’s not often that this proof is put up for sale. People who want to buy coins usually have to wait months or even years before a few 1968-S dimes with no mint mark show up at auction.
People know of only a few dozen of these proof coins. It is very rare to find cameeo dimes, and no one knows what deep cutouts look like.
Because it is one of the rarest Roosevelt dimes, you can expect to pay a lot of money for it or make a lot of money if you happen to own one. A really crazy $40,250 was paid for a PF67 version at a Heritage Auction in 2008.
7. 1999-D Roosevelt Dime Broad Struck on a Cent Planchet
It looks like a mistake, but the 1999-D Roosevelt dime was broad-struck on a cent planchet. This coin is very special because of this.
There is a cent planchet and a dime planchet. When workers at the Mint struck the dime on a planchet, the pattern did not cover the whole cent planchet. The dime pattern was also cut out of the collar, which was a broadsruck mistake.
This mistake has only been found on two dimes that were struck on a cent planchet. A strange color came about when the metals for the 1999-D Roosevelt dime were mixed. Coins come in many colors, from orange and gold to violet and blue-green.
The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) graded a rare example as MS65 and sold it at auction for $10,000. This made it one of the most expensive dime errors.
8. 1998-P Cluster of Roosevelt Dimes
It is rare and impressive to see a group of Roosevelt dimes stuck together like this. There is only one that has been found and sold so far.
This 1998-P is made up of about 32 wrapped dimes that are jumbled together because of what is thought to be a broken coining press.
Numismatic experts say that this incredibly rare mistake happens when Mint workers keep putting planchets into the coining press, but for some reason, the planchets don’t come out of the press. This causes the blank planchets to be glued together in a random way.
When a lot of coins are made and not much quality control is done, bonded coins like these can get away from the Mint.
Would you like to add some unique, odd coins to your collection? The Roosevelt group of dimes might be a good choice. A very rare group of 1998-P dimes sold for an impressive $9,200, which is not a surprise given how special and rare these coins are.
9. 1969-D Missing Clad Layer Roosevelt Dime
Since 1965, the Mint has been making dimes with a copper core and a layer of copper, zinc, and nickel on top of it.
There were some coins that were made by mistake and didn’t have the outer metal on the front or back. The end result was a dime with a copper front and a nickel back, or the other way around.
The fact that this kind of mistake doesn’t happen very often at the Mint shows how valuable and sought after a lost clad layer dime is.
You can expect to get $50 to $100 for a 1969-D missing clad dime error, but this amount can go up based on how good the coin is.
10. 1970-S No- Mint Mark Roosevelt Dime
The 1970s didn’t have a mint mark. Franklin dime was the second proof Franklin dime that the Mint made without a mint mark. In 1968, this happened for the first time. It happened a third time in 1975, and again in 1983.
No S-proof dimes are notoriously scarce. There aren’t many 1968 Roosevelt dimes that don’t have a mint mark left, and there are less than 500 1970 dimes that don’t have a mint mark.
At a Heritage Auctions event in 2003, a buyer paid $1,610 for a PF69 1970-S Roosevelt dime that did not have the mint mark. If you are happy enough to own this coin, you should get it certified and graded by a professional. It could be worth a lot of money.
