Lot 439
1946-1964 Book of Rossevelt Dimes
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $300
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $100-200
Origin: United States
Denomination: Ten Cents
Year: 1946-1964
Mint: Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco
Grade/Condition: Various Conditions, Book not Completed
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): Estimated Total: 218.55 Grams
Additional Description: The 1946-1964 Roosevelt Dime series, often assembled in specialized “Book of Roosevelt” albums, represents the original silver issues honoring President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Struck in 90% silver, these dimes carry a quiet elegance: the obverse features Roosevelt’s dignified portrait, while the reverse presents a torch flanked by an olive branch and oak branch, symbolizing liberty, peace, and strength. These coins were produced at both the Philadelphia and Denver mints, and while they circulated widely, albums provided collectors a way to preserve the full series in an organized and protected format. Beyond their silver content, the coins reflect the aesthetic and cultural sensibilities of post-war America, offering a tangible link to the mid-twentieth century. In a complete book, the series reads as a visual chronicle of American history, the steady consistency of design underscoring the enduring legacy of the president they honor.
Lot details
- Lot
- 439
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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