1965 Dime

Dimes issued in 1965 on average are worth $2.50. Serious collectors are looking for better than average however. High end numismatics are looking for a 1965 dime that is in Mint State, and has been graded and slabbed. These will sell for around $15.00 online, in person, and at auction houses. If the coin you have in your hand however is damaged and or worn beyond recognition it will only be worth 10 cents - Last updated: January, 14 2024


1965 Dime
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  • Year: 1965
  • Mint Mark: No mint mark
  • Type: Roosevelt Dime
  • Price: 10 cents-$15.00+
  • Face Value: 0.10 USD
  • Produced: 1,652,140,000
  • Edge: Reeded





Notes:

Talking Points 1965 Dime


This was the first year that the US stopped making silver dimes. That means these coins are worthless as far as there value to a silver collector. The post 1964 dimes are made of what collectors commonly call copper-nickel. A blend of copper and nickel covering a copper core in this case. The value of the metal in this coin is now .02 or 2 cents. Roughly 1/5 the face value. Where are the other 8 cents you ask? Who knows.



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Price Chart

Rates listed here refer to professionally graded and slabbed coins. If new to collecting the prices below might not make sense.


Breakdown of pricing per condition for by individual grade.

  • Grade MS62 = $2-$3
  • Grade MS63 = $2-$4
  • Grade MS64 = $4-$6
  • Grade MS65 = $5-$9
  • Grade MS66 = $7-$11
  • Grade MS67 = $11-$18
  • Grade PR65 = $6-$10
  • Grade PR66 = $8-$13
  • Grade PR67 = $10-$16


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How much is a 1965 Dime worth?

In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around 10 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $15 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1965, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].


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Specs & Design

This coin has a total mass of 2.268 g, a diameter of 17.91 mm, and a thickness of 1.52 mm. It's edge is Reeded, and the coins are composed of 1965-2022 75% Cu 25% Ni, Pre 1965 90% Silver and 10% Cu.


Designer: John R. Sinnock


Front (Obverse): The Roosevelt Dime is the modern United States dime that has for the most part continued production without interruption. The front also known as the obverse of the coin contains the bust of Franklin Roosevelt the 26th president of the United States. The words In God We Trust, and Liberty are inscribed as well as the date, the initials JS, and a mint mark if present. If no mint mark then the coin was issued at the Philadelphia mint.


Back (Reverse): The reverse or back of this coin contains the words United States of America, One Dime, and E pluribus Unum (out of many, one). A lit torch is center, with an olive branch to the left, and an oak branch to the right.


What do the initials JS stand for? John Sinnock the Mints Chief Engraver.



Most Valuable

The most valuable Roosevelt Dime's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.

Image Year Mint Worth
Roosevelt Dime 1949 S $150
Roosevelt Dime 2015 W $105
Roosevelt Dime 1950 S $80
Roosevelt Dime 1954 S $80
Roosevelt Dime 1951 S $60
Roosevelt Dime 1946 S $55
Roosevelt Dime 1950 $50
Roosevelt Dime 1954 $45
Roosevelt Dime 1952 S $40
Roosevelt Dime 1955 $40
Roosevelt Dime 1956 $40
Roosevelt Dime 1972 P $36
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1989 P $345.22
1989 $345,000
1989 D $345
Image Name Mint Worth

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***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.

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