1953-S US Roosevelt Silver Dime (Raw/Uncertified "MS65" Style Holder)
Add a classic mid-century West Coast mint issue to your collection with this 1953-S US Roosevelt Silver Dime. Struck at the historic San Francisco Mint, this 90% silver piece is housed in a protective green plastic display holder labeled as "MS65," providing a clean and appealing presentation for a vintage coin collection or silver type set.
Please note: The grade on the holder is a generic or third-party designation and is not certified by major grading services such as PCGS or NGC.
Key Features
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Year of Issue: 1953
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Mint Mark: S (San Francisco Mint, located on the reverse side)
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Country: United States
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Denomination: 10 Cents (One Dime)
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Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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Weight: 2.50 grams
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Diameter: 17.9 mm
Design Details
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Obverse (Front): Features the classic profile portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, designed by John R. Sinnock, accompanied by the inscription "LIBERTY", "IN GOD WE TRUST", and the 1953 year date.
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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 just above the date area on the bottom left.
Condition & Collector Notes
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Holder / Packaging: Encased in a green plastic display slab labeled "MS65." Because this is an uncertified holder, buyers should evaluate the coin's exact condition directly from the provided photos.
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Collector Appeal: San Francisco mint-marked Roosevelt dimes from the 1950s carry great appeal for collectors assembling complete date-and-mint series or looking for affordable mid-century silver coinage.