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Where is the mint mark located on a 1968 dime?
Philadelphia
Roosevelt dime
| Mint marks | P, D, S, W. Located from 1946 to 1964 on the lower reverse to the left of the torch, since 1968 on the obverse above the date. No mint mark used at Philadelphia before 1980 or at any mint from 1965 to 1967. |
| Obverse | |
|---|---|
| Design | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Designer | John R. Sinnock |
| Design date | 1946 |
Is a 1968 D dime silver?
Additional Info: This is the first year that the Roosevelt dimes started placing the mint mark on the front of the coin, just above the date. These coins are NOT Silver, and are made of a copper nickel blend over a copper core.
What year Roosevelt dimes are valuable?
Except for errors and varieties, there is no circulated business-strike Roosevelt dime struck from 1946 through 1964 that is worth big bucks. The proof 90% silver Roosevelt dimes made since 1992 are also mostly worth consistent values year to year, with a few exceptions.
Is a dime from 1968 worth anything?
As more specimens have been identified, the value of the 1968 no-S dime has decreased slightly, but it’s still a highly valuable rare coin generally worth between $15,000 and $25,000.
Are pennies from 1968 worth anything?
The 1968 penny with no mint mark is worth around $0.25 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The 1968 D penny and 1968 S penny are each worth around $0.15 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $0.40 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD.
Does a 1968 dime have any value?
Is a 1968 dime worth any money?
Are any Roosevelt dimes worth money?
They are worth a premium for their precious metal content. Most Roosevelt dimes from the 1946–1964 period are very common. Thus they are worth only their precious metal value if worn. In general, well-circulated Roosevelt dimes made before 1965 are worth between $1.25 and $2.
Why are 1968 proof Dimes Worth so much?
The reason the 1968 proof dime with no “S” mintmark is worth so much is because so few were made. That means a lot of coin collectors want an example of their own! There are only a few dozen examples of the 1968 no-S proof dime known to exist.
What kind of coin was issued in 1968?
So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1968, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. [? ]. Additional Info: This is the first year that the Roosevelt dimes started placing the mint mark on the front of the coin, just above the date.
What’s the value of a 1968 Lincoln penny?
This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1968, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. [? ].
What was the value of a 1969 dime?
Clad Composition (1965-Present) Year Mintage MS (65) PR (65) For Sale 1968 S 3,041,506 – 2.22 8 1969 P 145,790,000 3.22 – 1 1969 D 563,323,870 2.22 – 17 1969 S 2,934,631 – 2.22 17