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1946-S US Roosevelt Silver Dime

1946-S US Roosevelt Silver Dime

$22.50
SKU:
C1557
Maximum Purchase:
1 unit
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1946-S US Roosevelt Silver Dime (First Year Issue - San Francisco Mint)

Overview

Own a key piece of numismatic history with this 1946-S US Roosevelt Silver Dime. Struck during the very first year of the iconic Roosevelt dime series at the historic San Francisco Mint, this 90% silver coin is a fantastic addition for any type collector, silver stacker, or mid-century US coin enthusiast.

Key Features

  • Year of Issue: 1946 (First Year of the Series!)

  • Mint Mark: S (San Francisco Mint, located on the reverse)

  • Country: United States

  • Denomination: 10 Cents (One Dime)

  • Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

  • Weight: 2.50 grams

  • Diameter: 17.9 mm

Design Details

  • Obverse (Front): Features the classic profile portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, designed by Chief Engraver John R. Sinnock, accompanied by the inscription "LIBERTY", "IN GOD WE TRUST", and the historic 1946 year date.

  • Reverse (Back): Displays a torch (representing liberty), an olive branch (representing peace), and an oak branch (representing strength and independence), framed by "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "E PLURIBUS UNUM", and the S mint mark located near the bottom left rim.

Condition & Collector Notes

  • Grade: [Insert Grade, e.g., Circulated / About Uncirculated / Brilliant Uncirculated] (Note: Please refer to the high-resolution photos provided to assess the exact condition of the coin).

  • Historical Significance: The year 1946 marks the introduction of the Roosevelt dime, which replaced the Mercury dime to honor President Roosevelt's legacy and his close association with the March of Dimes. First-year San Francisco mint issues are especially prized for their age and vintage appeal.

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