PCGS Graded Roosevelt Dimes

The first Roosevelt Dime was issued in 1946. The obverse depicted the profile bust of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The reverse design is a torch flanked by an olive branch on the left and an oak branch on the right. The Roosevelt Dime marked the first time that a U.S. Dime depicted a figure other than Lady Liberty! The Roosevelt Dime was designed by John R. Sinnock. The Roosevelt Dime was originally composed of 90% Silver and 10% Copper. The silver Roosevelt Dimes were struck from 1946 to 1964. They weigh 2.50 grams and a reeded edge. The edges of most silver coins were reeded to make evident any attempt to shave silver off the coin. In 1965 the composition changed to a 75% Copper and 25% Nickel outer shell bonded to a pure copper middle. They weigh 2.27 grams. This composition is still used today for circulating issues.