10 Roosevelt Dimes That Sold
Most people see Roosevelt dimes as ordinary 10-cent coins.
Collectors know better.
Some Roosevelt dimes are so rare that they have sold for thousands… hundreds of thousands… and even millions of dollars at auction.
The difference between a common dime and a life-changing one comes down to condition, strike quality, mint marks, and minting errors.
Below are the 10 most shocking Roosevelt dimes ever found and exactly how to recognize them. 👇
🥇 1. 1967 Roosevelt Dime – Up to $5,000
A product of the U.S. coin shortage era, all 1967 dimes have no mint mark.
Why it’s valuable
- Mint marks were removed (1965–1967)
- Most were weakly struck
- High-grade survivors are extremely rare
What to look for
✅ Full torch bands
✅ Strong luster
✅ Sharp portrait details
✅ No wear or damage
Errors that increase value
- Off-center strikes
- Missing clad layer (gold/bronze color)
- Double die
- Broad strike
Real prices
- MS68: $2,460
- MS67+: $1,920
- Error coins: $1,000–$3,000
- Perfect MS68+ Full Bands estimate: $4,000–$5,000
🥈 2. 1975 “No-S” Proof Roosevelt Dime – Up to $700,000
One of the most famous modern U.S. coin errors.
Why it’s legendary
Proof dimes from San Francisco must have an “S” mint mark… but two escaped without it.
How to identify
- Mirror-like proof surface
- Frosted design
- No “S” mint mark
Verified sales
- $456,000 (Heritage Auctions)
- $56,250 (GreatCollections)
Estimated future value
- Perfect example: $600,000–$700,000
⚠️ Regular 1975 Philadelphia dimes without mint mark are common (worth under $1 unless high grade).
🥉 3. 1894-S Barber Dime – $1,992,000
Not just rare… legendary.
Only 24 minted. About 9 exist today.
Why it’s priceless
- 90% silver
- Extremely low mintage
- Historic mystery
Identifying mark
- Small “S” mint mark on reverse under wreath
Record prices
- $1,992,000
- $1,322,500
If you find one → authenticate immediately.
🪙 4. 1966 Roosevelt Dime – Up to $12,499
Another no-mint-mark year.
Valuable features
- Full torch bands
- Brilliant surfaces
- Special Mint Set varieties
Real prices
- SMS variety: $12,499.99
- MS68 Full Bands: $2,500
- Error coins: $300–$1,000
🪙 5. 1974-D Roosevelt Dime – Up to $2,000
Denver mint, high production, low quality.
What matters
- Full Bands designation
- Clean fields
- Strong strike
Prices
- MS67 FB: $1,020
- Estimated MS68 FB: $1,500–$2,000
- Errors: $300–$800
🪙 6. 1976-D Roosevelt Dime – Up to $2,500
Over 690 million minted… almost none perfect.
Record sale
- MS67 Full Bands: $1,560
Estimated top value
- MS68 FB: $2,000–$2,500
Errors can reach $300–$1,000
🪙 7. 1982-D Roosevelt Dime – Up to $2,000
A modern sleeper coin.
Record prices
- MS67 FB: $1,320
- Another high grade: $400
Estimated perfect example
- MS68 FB: $1,500–$2,000
Errors: $200–$700
🪙 8. 1999-P Roosevelt Dime – Up to $1,000
Modern coins can still be valuable.
Record prices
- MS68 FB: $575
- MS67 FB: $360
Estimated perfect example
- MS69 FB: $700–$1,000
Errors: $100–$500
🪙 9. 2010-P Roosevelt Dime – Up to $400
Over 1 billion minted… few perfect.
Record prices
- MS68 FB: $242
- MS67 FB: $55
Estimated max
- MS69 FB: $300–$400
Errors: $100–$300
🪙 10. 2015-P Roosevelt Dime – Up to $200
Yes… even modern pocket change can be valuable.
Record prices
- MS68 FB: $128
- MS67 FB: $50
Estimated max
- MS69 FB: $150–$200
Errors: $100–$300
🔍 How to Check Your Dimes (Step-by-Step)
1️⃣ Check the year & mint mark
2️⃣ Inspect torch bands (must be fully separated)
3️⃣ Look for errors (off-center, copper color, doubling)
4️⃣ Check surfaces for scratches or wear
5️⃣ Never clean the coin ❌
6️⃣ Submit to PCGS or NGC for grading
🏛 Best Places to Sell Rare Dimes
- Heritage Auctions
- Stack’s Bowers Galleries
- GreatCollections
- Certified listings on eBay
✅ Final Thoughts
Some Roosevelt dimes are worth:
- $5,000
- $456,000
- $1,992,000
And many of them still hide in:
🪙 Pockets
🪙 Coin jars
🪙 Old collections
Knowledge is what turns spare change into serious money.
Check carefully.
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