Lot 150
1940s and 1940s US Silver Dimes
Sold October 23, 2025
- Price realized
- $120
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $150-200
Origin: United States
Denomination: Dime
Year: Coins include years 1946, 1947, 1948, 1950, 1951, 1952, and 1953
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade: Various conditions
Metal: Silver
Weight: 141.21 grams
Additional Description: This group of U.S. silver dimes, dated 1946, 1947, 1948, 1950, 1951, 1952, and 1953, represents the early years of the Roosevelt dime series, first issued in 1946 to commemorate President Franklin D. Roosevelt after his death the previous year. Struck in 90% silver, these coins belong to the final generation of U.S. dimes minted with significant precious metal content before the transition to clad coinage in 1965. Their production coincides with a pivotal era in American history, reflecting the nation’s postwar recovery, evolving identity, and the enduring legacy of Roosevelt’s leadership during the Great Depression and World War II. Seen together, these dimes offer more than just continuity in date—they embody a moment in American numismatics shaped by remembrance, silver’s declining role in circulating coinage, and the subtle artistry of mid-century minting.
Lot details
- Lot
- 150
- Closed
- October 23, 2025
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