1966 P Roosevelt Dime

This was the second year the mint issued Franklin D. Roosevelt dimes with 0% silver. The US stopped minting silver coins in 1964, that means this coin is worth just 2 cents in value.

History of the 1966 Roosevelt Dime

The third Philadelphia Mint located at 1700 Spring Garden Street opened in 1901. It is a treasured landmark of the city of Philadelphia and the birthplace of the 1966 Roosevelt Dime. Here are some quick and interesting facts about this coin:

• This dime's metal value is worth 2 cents.

• John R. Sinnock is the designer of the 1966 Roosevelt Dime.

The value of coins is specifically based on their condition or Grade. A rough estimate of the 1966 Roosevelt Dime's value in average condition will be valued at about 10 cents when compared to other coins issued in 1966.

If the dime is in certified mint state (MS+) condition, it can bring as much as $55 at auction by a renowned coin grading company.

Common 1966 Dime Error

In order for the 1966 dime to be considered collectible, it must have some type of noteworthy defect, such as misprints, missing dates, bulging letters, double-printed numbers or letters, missing letters, or missing designs.

For example, you may be holding a 1966 dime where the letters "I" or "W" in the phrase "In God We Trust" or the letter "F" in the word "of" are missing. The word "Liberty" may be missing the letter "Y".

The 1966 P Roosevelt Dime was made by the United States Mint. This coin is made out of a clad material, meaning that the outer layer is a mixture of copper and nickel, while the inside core is solid copper. These coins, baring a special circumstance, will be worth face value. On the obverse of the coin is text that reads "Liberty, In God We Trust, and the date, along with the designers JS initials." The reverse of the coin reads "United States of America, E Pluribus Unum, One Dime." The obverse, or front side of the coin, features President Franklin Roosevelt while the reverse, or back side of the coin, shows a torch in the center with two branches surrounding.