1 Dime "Roosevelt Silver Dime"
United States · 1946–1964 · Silver
0.0723 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1946–1964 |
| Denomination | 1 Dime |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Gross weight | 2.5 g |
| Fineness | 90.0% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.0723 ozt (2.25 g) |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Edge | Reeded (118 reeds) |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | John R. Sinnock |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
The portrait in left profile of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States from 1933 to his death in 1945, is accompanied with the motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" and surrounded with the lettering "LIBERTY". Engraver's initials under truncation.
Reverse
Ahead the motto "E • PLU RIB US • U NUM", an olive branch, a torch and an oak branch symbolize respectively peace, liberty and victory and are surrounded with the face value and the lettering "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA". If there is a mintmark (D or S) it is to the lower left of the torch (below B of PLURIBUS and above E of ONE).
About this coin’s value
The 1 Dime "Roosevelt Silver Dime" contains 0.0723 troy ounces of silver (90.0% fine, 2.5 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a 1 Dime "Roosevelt Silver Dime"?
Each 1 Dime "Roosevelt Silver Dime" contains about 0.0723 troy ounces of pure silver — its 2.5 g gross weight at 90.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a 1 Dime "Roosevelt Silver Dime"?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.0723 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the 1 Dime "Roosevelt Silver Dime" minted?
The 1 Dime "Roosevelt Silver Dime" was issued 1946–1964.
Who designed the 1 Dime "Roosevelt Silver Dime"?
The 1 Dime "Roosevelt Silver Dime" was designed by John R. Sinnock.
How big is a 1 Dime "Roosevelt Silver Dime"?
It weighs 2.5 g and measures 17.9 mm across and 1.1 mm thick (silver (.900)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.