The original alloy of United States dimes consisted of 89.24% silver and 10.76% copper, weighed 2.7 g and had a diameter of 19 mm. Compared to the classic silver Roosevelt dime composition of 90% silver and 10% copper, slightly smaller at 17.9 mm and somewhat lighter at 2.5 g.
What was the lowest mintage of a dime?
For the years 1965 to 1967, coins produced at various mints were not identified by mint mark. The lowest mintage coin issued for circulation was the 1955 Roosevelt Dime at 12,450,181 pieces. The 1996-W Roosevelt Dime had a lower mintage of 1,457,000, but this coin was only released within the 1996 Uncirculated Mint Set.
What’s the value of a 1950 silver dime?
Silver Roosevelt Dime Average Prices and Values Date & Mint Unc. Buy Unc. Sell 1949-S $33.00 $24.00 1950 $9.00 $6.30 1950-D $8.10 $5.50 1950-S $28.00 $19.00
