2017-S Roosevelt Dime Enhanced Unc Set First Day of Issue SP FB - 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 2 of the 2017-S Roosevelt Dime Enhanced Unc Set First Day of Issue SP FB in the past 15 years, selling at prices from $18 to $24, in grade 70.
The design was made by: John R. Sinnock.
Related Article: A Modern Rarity: The 1972 Full Bands Roosevelt Dime
GreatCollections has sold 2 of the 2017-S Roosevelt Dime Enhanced Unc Set First Day of Issue SP FB in the past 15 years, selling at prices from $18 to $24, in grade 70.
The design was made by: John R. Sinnock.
Country:
United States
Year:
2017
Denomination:
10c
PCGS / Industry #:
637942
Additional Info:
Enhanced Unc Set First Day of Issue
Strike Type:
Specimen
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Coin Weight:
2.27 g
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Composition:
outer layers of copper-nickel (.750 copper, .250 nickel) bonded to an inner core of pure copper
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)