Collectibles
Dimes worth thousands of dollars: maybe you’ve got a fortune
Some Franklin Roosevelt dimes can be worth a fortune depending on multiple factors. Check behind your sofa cushion to see if one has slipped.
Millions of coins are exchanged for their face value every day. However, there are some coins that can be worth thousands of dollars, either due to their rarity, their state of preservation, or even their demand on the market. Such is the case of the Franklin Roosevelt dime
The face of Franklin Roosevelt, one of the most important presidents in the history of the country, has been printed on dimes for almost 80 years. These coins were first minted in 1946, one year after his death.
Most coins currently in circulation are made of a copper-nickel alloy, however, the first units are composed of 90% silver. Likewise, there are examples with minting errors, such as incorrectly stamped numbers or details in the image, which make them more valuable.
Below is a list of the most expensive Roosevelt dimes in history, according to an analysis by GoBankingRates.
- 1975 Type 2 Clad S Proof Coin: Sold for $456,000 in 2019
- 1968 Type 2 Clad S Proof Deep Cameo Coin: Sold for $47,000 in 2020
- 1951 Type 1 Proof Deep Cameo Silver Coin: Sold for $23,500 in 2014
- 1956 Type 1 Proof Deep Cameo Silver Coin: Sold for $19,975 in 2016
- Type 1 Silver Coin, Cameo Design 1950 Deep Silver Coin: Sold for $18,800 in 2014
- 1999-D Type 2 Regular Mintage Coin: Sold for $14,375 in 2009
- 1949 Type 1 Full Band Silver Coin: Sold for $13,200 in 2018
- 1946 Type 1 Regular Mintage Silver Coin: Sold for $12,650 in 2004
- 1966 SMS Special Strike Type 2 Clad Coin: Sold for $12,500 in 2018 2021
- 1983 S Proof Deep Cameo Type 2 Clad Coin: Sold for $10,560 in 2014
If you think you have one of these coins in your collection or pocket, you could be in for a fortune. It’s best to consult an expert or go to a pawn shop, where they can evaluate your coin. Remember that Roosevelt dimes are classified into six types based on their year of issue.
Here are the classifications:
- Type 1: minted between 1796 and 1807, known as the Draped Bust
- Type 2: minted between 1809 and 1837, known as the Capped Bust
- Type 3: minted between 1837 and 1891, known as the Seated Liberty
- Type 4: minted between 1892 and 1916, known as the Barber
- Type 5: minted between 1916 and 1945, known as the Winged Liberty Head
- Type 6: minted after of World War II
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