1956 Roosevelt Dime - U.S. Coin Prices from our Auction Archive
Roosevelt Dimes began their production in 1946 and their basic design has remained unaltered since that time. However, their composition changed from from 90% silver (1946-1964) to clad (1965 to date).
GreatCollections has sold 334 of the 1956 Roosevelt Dime in the past 15 years, selling at prices from $6 to $2,081, in grades 1 to 70.
The design was made by: John R. Sinnock.
Related Article: A Modern Rarity: The 1972 Full Bands Roosevelt Dime
GreatCollections has sold 334 of the 1956 Roosevelt Dime in the past 15 years, selling at prices from $6 to $2,081, in grades 1 to 70.
The design was made by: John R. Sinnock.
Country:
United States
Year:
1956
Denomination:
10c
PCGS / Industry #:
5112
Strike Type:
Business Strike
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Coin Weight:
2.5 g
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Composition:
.900 silver, .100 copper (net weight: .07234 oz pure silver)
Related Article: A Modern Rarity: The 1972 Full Bands Roosevelt Dime
A cursory look at the 1972 dime's mintage obscures the true story behind why the 1972 Full Bands Roosevelt Dime should interest collectors. With a mintage of 431,540,000, the 1972 Philadelphia Roosevelt Dime is extremely common. From 1970 to 1975, the Philadelphia Mint averaged 462,260,380 coins per year. One should have no problem securing a Mint State example and circulated 1972 dimes still turn up in pocket change. However, it is the attribution of "Full Bands" that makes this coin highly unusual. (read more about A Modern Rarity: The 1972 Full Bands Roosevelt Dime)