- Key: Better Date
- Year: 1964
- Mint Mark: No mint mark
- Type: Roosevelt Dime
- Price: $3.00-$20.00+
- Face Value: 0.10 USD
- Produced: 929,360,000
- Edge: Reeded
- Silver Content: 90%
- Silver Weight: .0723 oz.
- Melt Value: $2.25
Notes: 929 million 1964 Franklin dimes issued here at the (p) Philadelphia mint, all coins are 90% silver. Of those 929 million just 3.9 million are proof coins. 1964 was the last year the Roosevelt dime would be minted in 90% silver because of this the 1964 dime can be considered a date to remember and possibly a better date.
Like all Roosevelt dimes look for the Full Torch or FT, sometimes also listed as FB (full bands), on the coins reverse. This is the gold standard for this coin if you will.
Quick Summary
1964 Dime Errors
- 1964 Broadstruck Dime Error (Worth $25-$600)-Generally valued at somewhere between $25-$600 depending on the condition of the coin this error is not unique to this year or coin but instead a commonly occurring error.
- 1964 Clipped Planchet Dime Error (Worth $25-$150)-Generally valued at somewhere between $25-$150 this error comes in a few different flavors. There is curved clip, straight clipped, and clipped rim just to name a few. The image example attached shows a curved clip 1964 dime.
- 1964 Double / Triple Struck (Worth $60-$750)-Generally valued at somewhere between $60-$750 depending on the condition of the coin this error is not unique to this year or coin but instead a commonly occurring error. This error is one of the more valuable.
Mintages
Questions & Comments
Anonymous: Are these coins silver or not silver? Found one not sure if I should spend it or save it for a rainy day? Posted: May 4, 2024 6:53 pm
Admin : Yes these are 90% silver, but this was the last year. It wasnt until 1965 that they removed silver from the all but the Half Dollars. So yes they are silver, and at the current spot prices the .0723 oz of pure silver is worth just over $2. So minimal the coin you are holding is worth no less than $2. Hope this helps, thanks for posting. Reply posted: May 25, 2024 10:08 am
Anonymous: I have a 1964 dime thats silver and on the back there is what my friend thinks is a full torch. Posted: May 26, 2024 11:39 pm
Admin : Thats great to hear. Thanks for posting. If you want you can upload a photo of that to your personal coin collection on our website. Reply posted: May 26, 2024 11:39 pm
How much is a 1964 Dime worth?
In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $3.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $20 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 1964, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].
What are your coins really worth?
Use the handy-dandy calculator below to find the real value of any roosevelt dime in your collection.
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.
For more information including the high res versions of images from above visit Wikipedia - Roosevelt Dime
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 |
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1949 | S | $325 |
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2015 | W | $105 |
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1950 | S | $80 |
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1954 | S | $80 |
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1951 | S | $60 |
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1946 | S | $55 |
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1950 | $50 | |
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1954 | $47 | |
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1952 | S | $40 |
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1955 | $40 | |
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| Image | Name | Mint | Worth |
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Are 1964 Dimes Silver?
Yes! Roosevelt Dime's produced in 1964 are 90% silver to be precise, and contain .0723 troy oz or 2.248 grams in total of .999 pure silver. Silver weight is measured in troy ounces. Troy ounces weigh about 2 grams more than the standard ounce. CoinTrackers has built a tool that will let you know if your coin is silver or not. The tool is called Is My Coin Silver?.
Numismatic vs Intrinsic Value:
This coin in poor condition is still worth $0.75 more than the intrinsic value from silver content of $2.25, this coin is thus more valuable to a collector than to a silver bug. Coins worth more to a collectors may be a better long term investment. If the metal prices drop you will still have a coin that a numismatic would want to buy.
Want more info? Then read Coin Collecting Investment an article that details the benefits of coin collecting as a way to build wealth. Also learn how to properly store your coins.
Current silver melt value* for a 1955 Roosevelt Dime is $2.25 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $31.13 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.
***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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