Are 1940s Silver Roosevelt Dimes More Valuable Than You Think? Yes—Here’s Why
Introduction: The Roosevelt Dime and Its Silver Era The Roosevelt dime was introduced in 1946 to honor President Franklin D. Roosevelt shortly after his passing in 1945. The design replaced the Mercury (Winged Liberty) dime and was minted as a silver dime (90% silver, 10% copper) from 1946 through 1964. Because of its silver content and collectible demand, Roosevelt dimes minted during the 1940s (especially late 1940s) hold a special place among silver coin collectors. Many of them are worth …