Offered here is a genuine 1954 Roosevelt dime, struck in 90% silver at the Philadelphia Mint.
Designed by John R. Sinnock, the obverse features President Franklin D. Roosevelt with the inscriptions “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the 1954 date. The reverse displays a central torch representing liberty, an olive branch symbolizing peace, and an oak branch representing strength and independence.
No mint mark is visible on the reverse, identifying this as a Philadelphia Mint issue. The small “JS” located near the base of Roosevelt’s neck represents designer John R. Sinnock’s initials. It is not a mint mark or minting error.
This coin has substantial damage around several portions of its rim and edge. It may also be slightly bent or distorted. It is offered primarily as an affordable historic silver coin rather than as a problem-free collectible example.
Coin details
- Country: United States
- Year: 1954
- Denomination: 10 cents
- Coin type: Roosevelt dime
- Mint: Philadelphia
- Mint mark: None
- Mintage: 114,010,000
- Composition: 90% silver and 10% copper
- Original weight: 2.5 grams
- Original silver content: Approximately 0.0723 troy ounce
- Original diameter: 17.9 millimeters
- Edge: Reeded with substantial damage
- Designer: John R. Sinnock
- Condition: Circulated and damaged
- Certification: Uncertified
- Quantity: One coin
- Coin pictured: Exact coin included
Condition and damage notice
The coin exhibits circulation wear, multicolored toning, scratches, contact marks, and significant mechanical damage around several portions of the rim and edge. The coin may also be slightly bent, pinched, or otherwise distorted.
This damage occurred after the coin left the United States Mint and is not being represented as a mint error. Because of its condition, no numerical grade is assigned.
Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing. They show the exact coin and all visible damage.
Silver-content notice
The stated 0.0723 troy ounce silver content is based on the coin’s original United States Mint specifications. The coin’s current weight and remaining silver content may be slightly lower because of circulation wear and physical damage.
Silver prices fluctuate continuously. This coin is offered as a damaged historic U.S. coin containing 90% silver.
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