USA 1 dime Roosevelt Dime 1964
USA, Philadelphia
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dime |
| Krause number | KM# 195 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 1.3 mm |
| diameter | 17.91 mm |
| weight | 2.5 g |
Obverse:
Head of state
Description:
Franklin D. Roosevelt (32nd President of the USA)
Creators:
John Ray Sinnock (JS)
IN GOD WE TRUST
JS
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Liberty
Plant
Description:
Oak leavesOlive branchTorch
Creators:
John Ray Sinnock (JS)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
ONE DIME
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
Proof set sales nearly reached the four million mark, as speculative interest in the new Kennedy Half Dollar led to numerous multi-set orders. 1964 has the highest number of certified PF 69 coins for the silver series, as well as the highest certified population of Cameo and Ultra Cameo pieces. The 1964 proof dime is thus an ideal candidate for the collector seeking a single type example of top quality. Like the currency strikes of this date, the proof 1964 dimes may be found with two styles of date. That having a long tail to numeral 9 ending in a rounded point is more scarce than that having a short, blunt tail to the 9. In addition, a nice DDO variety is known.Read More
