fch Type set of US Dimes
Roosevelt
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
DIMES - ROOSEVELT |
| Item Description: |
10C 1946 S |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 66 FT |
| Owner: |
Francis C |
Owner Comments:
Roosevelt is the only dime minted in the U.S. based on an actual person (all others being Liberty). Roosevelt was selected for this dime upon his death, largely based on his efforts to create the March of Dimes. Minted in 1946 to current, it is the longest lasting type dime. The mint stopped using silver in 1965 (coinage act provision). While there have been some proposals to switch to a dime with the image of Ronald Reagan, these have not materialized.
I concentrated on getting the best toned coins I could find for the more modern (affordable / available) type coins in my set. This one has a great rainbow effect.