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1 Dime "Roosevelt Silver Dime"
| Silver (.900) | 2.5 g | 17.9 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1946-1964 |
| Value | 1 Dime = 10 Cents (0.1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Ahead the motto "E • PLU RIB US • U NUM", an olive branch, a torch and an oak branch symbolize respectively peace, liberty and victory and are surrounded with the face value and the lettering "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".
If there is a mintmark (D or S) it is to the lower left of the torch (below B of PLURIBUS and above E of ONE).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E • PLU RIB US • U NUM
• ONE DIME •
Translation:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
OUT • OF MANY • ONE
• ONE DIME •
Engraver: John R. Sinnock
Edge
Reeded (118 reeds)
Comment
1964Obverse
Die 1 - 9 in date with pointed end.
Die 2 - 9 in date with blunt end.
