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Franklin D. Roosevelt Dime : Mercury Dime
Franklin D. Roosevelt Dime (1946-2025)
The front of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Dime contains Franklin D. Roosevelt's head, and the rear or reverse contains an olive branch, torch, and an oak branch. John R. Sinnock was the designer and his initials js can be seen underneath Roosevelt's head if you look closely.
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Dime was minted in the United States between 1946 and 2025,with coins from 1946 to 1964 being 90% silver. Melt value for a 90% silver Roosevelt Dime is about $4.58. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Dime is still being minted and has become a mainstay of the US coin supply. It's lifespan makes it one of the most mass produced coins in the history of he world.
The March of Dimes was started by President Roosevelt, a victim of polio. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Dime coins were commissioned when Roosevelt died in 1946 and replaced the Mercury Dime.
Mercury Dime (1916-1945)
The Mercury Dime coin was minted between 1916 and 1945, these coins are 90% silver so the melt value for a Mercury Dime is about $4.58, but the coins may be worth more to a collector. The 1916 D's are worth about $300 to $400 as they were minted in limited quantity.
The Winged Liberty Head Dime is commonly referred to as a Mercury Dime. Some people assume the coin contains an image of Mercury, the Greek Messenger and God of Trade. The figure is in fact Lady Liberty with wings on her head. The wings represent freedom of the mind or freedom of thought.
Current silver melt value for a Mercury Dime is about $4.58 based off the current silver spot price.
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