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Roosevelt Silver Dimes
Mint Marks are tiny letters referring to the locality where the minting of coins took place. The position of mint mark can be found typically on the back side of coins that were minted before the year 1965 and on the front after the year 1967.
Coins of every US mint branch are recognized by mint marks. These coin marks date back to ancient times in Rome and Greece.
The Director of the Mint, through the Act of March 3, 1835, set rules to classify and distinguish the coins released from every US Mint branch. This core management set accurate standards and pattern of production as well as responsible coinage.
Coins that minted at the Philadelphia mint earlier than the year 1979 have no mint marks. So it was in that year that the dollar was marked with the letter P and other denominations had that same mark thereafter.
All dies for US coins are produced at the Philadelphia Mint and prior to shipping the coins to their mint branch, coins are marked first with the correct and designated mint markings. The precise size and positioning of the coins mint mark can slightly vary; this is influenced by how deep the punch was impressed and where.
The importance of mint marks:
Collectors can determine the value of a coin though mint mark, date and condition examination, making the coins condition the most significant factor and standard when determining its value.
Defining the Mint which hit the coin is tremendously important in determining the value of the coin; the coin can be hit in huge quantities at a single Mint or in smaller quantities in another hit.
The process of minting:
1. The making of metal strips in the correct thickness: Zinc strips are used for pennies, alloy strips composed of nickel (25%) and nickel (75%) for nickel and dollars, half-dollars, dimes, half-dimes are fabricated from a fusion of three coatings of metals; the external layer are alloys and the center is copper.
2. These strips of metals are then put into blanking presses that are responsible for cutting round blanks, approximately the dimension of the done coin.
3. The blanks then are softened by running them through an annealing furnace, through tumbling barrels, and then through revolving cylinders containing chemical mixtures to burnish and clean the metal.
4. The blanks then are washed and placed into a drying device, then into the upsetting machines, that produce the raised rim.
5. The Final stage: coining press. Each blank is clasp into position by a collar or ring as it is being struck or hit under great pressure. Pennies need approximately 40 tons of pressure and the larger coins need more. The upper and lower dies are stamped simultaneously on the two sides of each coin.
The design:
The Director of the Mint chooses the design and pattern for United States coins, then that is approved by the Secretary of the Treasury; congress can recommend and suggest a design. The design then can not be changed for twenty five years unless directed by the congress.
All emblems of United States coins minted currently represent previous presidents of the United States. President Lincoln is on the one-cent coin, adopted in the year 1909; Washington on the 25 cent coin that was minted first in 1932; Jefferson on the five cent coin in 1938; Franklin Roosevelt on the dime, introduced in the year 1946; Kennedy on the half dollar that was first minted in 1964.
The Act of 1997 known as the 50 States Quarters Program supports and allows the redesigning of the quarters – the reverse side is to show each of the fifty states emblems. Every year starting in 1999 and until 2008, coins honoring five states, having designs that are created by each state, will be issued in the sequence or manner in which each state signed the Constitution.
The phrase In God We Trust was used first in 1864, on a United States two-cent coin. It then was seen on the quarter, nickel, half-dollar, silver dollar and on the $10, $5 and $20 in 1866; in 1909 on the penny, in 1916 on the dime. Today, all United States coins carry the motto.
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Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – On Mints and Mint Marks By Eric Weisbrot
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2003 S SILVER ROOSEVELT DIME PERFECT PR70 DCAM BY PCGS $69.00 |
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3 rolls BU Roosevelt dimes 90% coin junk silver Pre 65 $173.07 |
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2001-S ROOSEVELT SILVER DIME PCGS GRADED PR 70 DCAM $169.00 |
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SILVER MERCURY/ROOSEVELT DIMES TIME TO SET SILVER ASIDE $9.99 |
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13 SILVER ROOSEVELT DIMES (1946 TO 1964) $14.99 |
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1964 Silver Quarter 1944 Mercury Dime 1952 Roosevelt Di $9.50 |
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100 ROOSEVELT SILVER DIMES MIXED DATES & MINT MARKS $104.27 |
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PCGS 2003-S PR70 DCAM Silver Roosevelt Dime $24.00 |
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PCGS 2004-S PR70 DCAM Silver Roosevelt Dime $28.00 |
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PCGS 2005-S PR70 DCAM Silver Roosevelt Dime $26.00 |
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PCGS 2006-S PR70 DCAM Silver Roosevelt Dime $30.00 |
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PCGS 2007-S PR70 DCAM Silver Roosevelt Dime $30.00 |
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1946 PDS PERFECT UNCIRCULATED SILVER ROOSEVELT DIME SET $10.50 |
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1954 PDS PERFECT UNC SILVER ROOSEVELT DIME SET $6.55 |
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1955 PDS PERFECT UNC SILVER ROOSEVELT DIME SET $4.25 |
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1955-D SILVER ROOSEVELT DIME FULL TORCH NGC MS66FT $110.00 |
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Roosevelt Dimes 90% silver 4 rolls $212.50 |
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Roosevelt Dimes 90% silver 4 rolls $212.50 |
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Roosevelt Dimes 90% silver 4 rolls $212.50 |
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Roosevelt Dimes 90% silver 4 rolls $212.50 |
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Roosevelt Dimes 90% silver 4 rolls $212.50 |
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Roosevelt Dimes 90% silver 4 rolls $212.50 |
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Roosevelt Dimes 90% silver 4 rolls $212.50 |
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Roosevelt Dimes 90% silver 4 rolls $212.50 |
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1948 S Roosevelt Dime 1948S Silver 10 Cent US Coin#3328 $0.99 |
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2 rolls BU Roosevelt dimes 90% coin junk silver Pre 65 $117.49 |
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2 rolls Roosevelt dimes 90% coin silver bullion pre1965 $103.61 |
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1956 D Roosevelt Dime 10 Cent 1956D US Silver Coin#2447 $0.99 |
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1957 D Roosevelt Dime 10 Cent 1957D US Silver Coin#2456 $0.99 |
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US SILVER DIMES JUNK MERCURY ROOSEVELT 11 COINS W/1927 $12.49 |
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= 1 Roll (25) Roosevelt (25) Mercury Silver Dimes MxYrs $20.50 |
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LOT OF 20 SILVER MERCURY & ROOSEVELT DIMES 90% $24.99 |
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100 SILVER ROOSEVELT DIMES MIXED LOT DATES & MINT MARKS $46.02 |
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50 SILVER ROOSEVELT DIMES MIXED LOT DATES & MINT MARKS $26.00 |
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LOT OF 100 (2 ROLLS) ROOSEVELT 90% SILVER DIMES $114.01 |
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Mixed Date 90% Silver Roosevelt Dime Lot $21.00 |
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1961 BU Silver Proof Roosevelt Dime in Airtite Case $12.95 |
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Roosevelt Dimes – 140 Dimes-Various Dated 90% Silver $150.00 |
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TEN CIRCULATED SILVER ROOSEVELT DIMES…VERY GOOD – AU $12.30 |
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SIX BU SILVER ROOSEVELT DIMES … ALL DIFFERENT $6.80 |
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3 rolls + of Mercury and Roosevelt Silver Dimes $194.04 |
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Roll 50 ROOSEVELT DIMES 90% SILVER $52.03 |
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90% Silver Roosevelt Dimes Roll $51.01 |
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Nine Proof Silver Roosevelt Dimes $9.99 |
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1947-S Roosevelt Dime Silver 1947S 10 Cent Coin 1#3680 $0.99 |
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1946-D Roosevelt Dime 1946D Silver XF/AU Nice Coin#3613 $0.99 |
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94 different Mercury and Roosevelt silver dimes lot $82.00 |
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US Coins Dimes 90% Silver Roosevelt Lot of 50 $9.83 |
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1948-S 1964-D Silver Roosevelt Dimes $1.03 |
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roosevelt Dime 1999S Proof Silver NGC 69 UCameo bv=$25 $12.00 |
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KEY DATE 1955 SILVER ROOSEVELT DIME – GEM BU $4.99 |
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KEY DATE 1955-D SILVER ROOSEVELT DIME-GEM BU-LT TONING $4.99 |
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63 Roosevelt Silver Dimes 1940’s – 1964 $49.99 |
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1955 SILVER PROOF ROOSEVELT DIME $9.99 |
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Roosevelt Dimes, Silver, Lot of 8, Good Shape $0.99 |
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Roosevelt Dimes, Silver, Lot of 8, Good Shape $0.99 |
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Roosevelt Dimes, Silver, Lot of 8, Good Shape $0.99 |
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Roosevelt Dimes, Silver, Lot of 8, Good Shape $0.99 |
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1955-S SILVER ROOSEVELT DIME – UNCIRCULATED $2.99 |
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1956 SILVER ROOSEVELT DIME – GEM BU $2.99 |
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1956 SILVER PROOF ROOSEVELT DIME $7.99 |
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1957 SILVER PROOF ROOSEVELT DIME $3.99 |
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1955-S ROOSEVELT SILVER DIME $0.99 |
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1958 SILVER PROOF ROOSEVELT DIME $3.99 |
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150 silver roosevelt dimes $15.00 face $99.00 |
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1946-P SILVER ROOSEVELT DIME (NICE COIN) $0.75 |
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1955-S KEY DATE ROOSEVELT SILVER DIME CV $8 GEM BU $3.00 |
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50 ROOSEVELT DIMES 1964 90% SILVER 4.35 oz or 124 grams $17.16 |
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PROOF *SILVER* ROOSEVELT DIME **1962** $2.99 |
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PROOF *SILVER* ROOSEVELT DIME **1963** $2.99 |
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PROOF *SILVER* ROOSEVELT DIME **1961** $2.99 |
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1 ROLL 50 EACH 2004 S PROOF SILVER ROOSEVELT DIMES $60.00 |
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1 ROLL 50 EACH 2003 S PROOF SILVER ROOSEVELT DIMES $60.00 |
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1 ROLL 50 EACH 2000 S PROOF SILVER ROOSEVELT DIMES $61.07 |
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1 ROLL 50 EACH 2002 S PROOF SILVER ROOSEVELT DIMES $60.00 |
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1 ROLL 50 EACH 2001 S PROOF SILVER ROOSEVELT DIMES $70.00 |
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1 ROLL 50 EACH 2005 S PROOF SILVER ROOSEVELT DIMES $61.00 |
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PROOF LIKE *SILVER* ROOSEVELT DIME **1951** $2.99 |
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2009-S PCGS PR69 DCAM-SILVER ROOSEVELT DIME-FREE SHIP $11.49 |
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1954 Gem Silver Proof ROOSEVELT Dime *Rare Coin $5.50 |
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1963-D Roosevelt Silver Dime – Grandfathers Estate $1.46 |
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1992 S ULTRA CAMEO PROOF ROOSEVELT DIME SILVER $2.99 |
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2002S Thru 2008S Roosevelt 90% Silver Dimes,NGC PF-70UC $249.99 |
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1994 S ULTRA CAMEO PROOF ROOSEVELT silver DIME!!!!!! $4.99 |
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1964-D ROOSEVELT SILVER DIME—-SCARCE PCGS MS64 SAMPLE $2.25 |
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2001 S ULTRA CAMEO silver PROOF ROOSEVELT DIME $3.69 |
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*CHOICE BU* 1964-P SILVER ROOSEVELT DIME! **TONED** $0.99 |
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2004 S ULTRA CAMEO SILVER PROOF ROOSEVELT DIME $2.99 |
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2008 s proof roosevelt dime! ultra cameo SILVER proof! $3.79 |
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LOT OF 20 SILVER ROOSEVELT DIMES $0.99 |
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SILVER 4 PROOF 1962 BU Roosevelt DimeS Silver Coin#4842 $9.99 |
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SILVER 4 PROOF 1962 BU Roosevelt DimeS Silver Coin#4844 $9.99 |
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SLABBED “CHOICE BU” 1954-D ROOSEVELT SILVER DIME $3.99 |
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SLABBED “CHOICE BU” 1962-D ROOSEVELT SILVER DIME $3.99 |
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1961 BU Silver Roosevelt Dime in Airtite Case $0.99 |
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100 Roosevelt Silver Dimes – Two Rolls – 40s to 60s $96.00 |
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2001-S SILVER PROOF ROOSEVELT DIME Deep Cameo $2.75 |
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*CHOICE PROOF* 1959 SILVER ROOSEVELT DIME! **TONED** $0.99 |
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1947 ROOSEVELT DIME SILVER COIN GEM BU $4.99 |
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3 Different Silver Dimes – Barber – Mercury – Roosevelt all in a 2×2 cardboard holder … |
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Proof Roosevelt Dime 1996-S Silver Golden Eagle Coins specializes in a wide variety of Gold & Silver Bullion Products. Our large inventory caters to both the Bullion Investor as well as the collector. We offer every date and size of American Gold & Silver Eagles and carry large quantities of Canadian Maple Leafs, Krugerrands & Silver Bars. Feel free to use our site for all your indications of the Gold & Silver market. Our quotes co… |
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Proof Roosevelt Dime 2000-S Silver Golden Eagle Coins specializes in a wide variety of Gold & Silver Bullion Products. Our large inventory caters to both the Bullion Investor as well as the collector. We offer every date and size of American Gold & Silver Eagles and carry large quantities of Canadian Maple Leafs, Krugerrands & Silver Bars. Feel free to use our site for all your indications of the Gold & Silver market. Our quotes co… |
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60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROOSEVELT DIME $15.99 The first Roosevelt Silver Dime was minted 60 years ago in 1946 as a tribute to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who died in office the previous year. The Dime was an appropriate tribute, because Roosevelt was instrumental in establishing the March of Dim… |