About this lot

Estimated Value: $150-250

Origin: United States

Denomination: Dime

Year: 1964

Mint: Philadelphia

Grade: Various Conditions 

Metal: Silver

Weight: 135.30 grams

Additional Description: A full tube of 1964 U.S. silver dimes offers both historical significance and material substance, marking the final year these coins were struck in 90% silver for general circulation. The 1964 issue stands at the close of an era: by mid-1965, rising silver prices and changing economic conditions led to the introduction of clad coinage, ending a tradition of silver in everyday American currency that had persisted for well over a century. Though the Roosevelt design remained unchanged, the 1964 dime carries particular weight among collectors as the last of its kind—produced in vast quantities, yet increasingly recognized for its role in the transition from silver to modern base-metal coinage.

Lot details

Lot
153
Closed
October 23, 2025

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