Anyone up for some Roosie Talk? - Thread #10
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I thought it was high time for a new Roosie thread since it's been a very long while and the fact that we all missed Roosie's 80th birthday on January 19th 1946, being the first day that this wonderful coin was minted.
I've had several sets and sold a few too. I've met quite a few people around the country that collect this coin and some I hope pop on here and say hi. As of right now I have 2 silver sets going, 1 very slowly and considered selling them, but as a friend once told me collecting Roosevelt dimes is like catch knives with your bare hands. Prices seem to be stable on the mid grade stuff and the high grade high pop coins are coming way down. If you have any input, feel free to mention it here.
2026 sees the first time in 80 yrs. we will not have a Roosevelt dime. Frankly the 2026 dime designed for the 250th birthday of our beloved Declaration of Independence is one of the best looking coins in the modern era. I plan on hopefully acquiring several rolls and maybe a few MS68/69 specimens. I wonder what sets these will find their way into. Nice to see everyone's FB percentage will be off by 1 dime. LOL
John is still #1 and his sets look better than ever. Why PCGS hasn't given these sets the H.o.F. is beyond me. I plan on calling PCGS sometime and giving them some advice!
As for me, I have been collecting raw coins in Dansco albums. I find this sort of collecting to be fun and exhilarating. I'm collecting everything from Cents to Dollars. I've managed to even complete a couple so far.
Tell me, what are you up too?
Paul.
BTW, you can still find the other 9 threads just like this one, just do a search and put in "Roosie Talk"
Later, Paul.
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The Roosevelt Dime series is a personal favorite; I maintain a nearly complete uncirculated Dansco set, supplemented by several PCGS-graded Cherrypickers’ Guide varieties. I am particularly drawn to the clad era, specifically the circulation strikes from the mid-1960s through 1986, as well as the Proof issues from 1950 to 1970. The series offers a significant challenge as you move into the early-to-mid clad era, especially when hunting for specimens with "Full Bands" (FB) detail.
While becoming acclimated to the workings of the Set Registry, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reviewing various sets and composites. Observing the diverse approaches to set building is, in my opinion, where true collector passion becomes most evident.
I was trying to recall if I ever featured a "Roosie" on a segment of Cool Coins!—I don't believe so, though David Lisot covered one example from a passionate collector before my tenure began.
Manager of Numismatic Research and Programs | PCGS
Been my favorite set for 60+ years. I have 22 Registry sets total with 13 being various configurations of my beloved Roosies. 10 of those being top 10 sets. My complete sets 46 to present with proofs, is currently # 3. Also Paul, like you I have I have 5 Dansco's of BU Roosies. Yea, some of my little gems reside in more than one set, but with over 800 graded by PCGS alone I don't feel bad about having multiple sets. I just love these shiny little discs.
Not been doing much myself lately. Did not realize no roosie for 2026. Is the series gone from production?
I've seen the pictures of the new design. I'm interested in seeing myself what we're looking at with the 2026's and how they're gonna look as far as TPG graded and in my Dansco albums. I have registry sets both here and My Collect. I've been told that My Collect is including the 2026's in their registry. Don't know about our hosts although I'm figuring they'll be included. No fb's though.
I have some graded Roosies, including a 1950-1964 Proof Registry set of these dimes (#28 on the current finest sets list with a rating of 68.68; with all coins being made from raw purchases).
I also have two MS circulation strike Roosies that are Varieties; which were also made from a set of raw coins contained in a 1946-1964 Whitman album I bought long ago. The two varieties are:
1950-D 10C RPM, FS-502, FB
1951-D/D 10C RPM FS-501
I also have some early clad toned proof Roosies that are very attractive; which were also made from raw coins.
1968-S 10C, PF67 CAM
1969-S 10C, PF67 CAM
1970-S 10C, PF67
SanctionII I've always admired your proof coins, not just your Roosies.
Nothing has been said about the 2027 Roosevelt dime. My guess is that with the 2026 break from it, that will be the prime time to change the dime design permanently. It's been 80 years, time to retire the Roosie.
Later, Paul.
It's been 80 years, time to retire the Roosie.
NNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!! LOL !!!
I've always been a Roosevelt-adjacent collector in that I've owned plenty of nice examples and sold quite a few to the folks who have participated in the various "Roosie Talk" threads, but aside from having a raw Whitman Classic album years ago I've never gone down the Roosie Rabbit Hole. I think they are great coins and I love the toning they can acquire, but I have always been an admirer from a distance. However, I have read these threads!
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Hi,
I have a growing interest in 20th Century Type Coins including Roosevelt Dimes. I ended up not bidding on this coin below, because I wasn't sure if had the full split bands, based on the photos in the holder.Do you think the coin shown in link clearly has full bands? I am a total Newbie at these:
[https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/2013007/1949-S-Roosevelt-Dime-PCGS-MS-67-FB-Toned]()
The coin I did buy was this one:
I know the Full Bands of this date is tough. (Mine is not) However there are very few CAC coins at the 67 grade level and higher.
As most collectors would say, it's very difficult to grade any coins via just pictures. With that being said, IMHO I do not think this dime qualifies for the FB. It sure looks like it, and CAC is relatively new at grading Roosies. I know they didn't sticker them before slabs.
Later, Paul.
IMO, Not fb. Bottom bands, right side, No separation.
My apologies for having confusing post. My coin is certainly not FB.
Do you feel that this other coin is truly full band (PCGS graded it FB)? The bands looks fuller in the GC picture, but the picture of the holder seems a touch incomplete for FB. I know pics are not perfect but are shown below plus the link.
The link:https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/2013007/1949-S-Roosevelt-Dime-PCGS-MS-67-FB-Toned
I only have two, filling slots in my 20th century typeset. They’re two of my favorite coins.
Newbie collector of type and circulated Peace dollars, photographer of places and animals, player of instruments and builder of amplifiers, espresso industry professional, and a person distracted by shiny objects. https://mycollect.com/Rule556/sets
Mint website states that the Kennedy half will return in 2027 so I would hazard a guess that the Roosevelt dime will do the same
I certainly hope so.
I'm crying on the inside. I do love me a Roosie dime, you all know that. But we need new coins in this country w/o Presidents on them. 2026 issues are a prime example of what we could produce.
Later, Paul.
I agree, all the denominations need a complete refresh ala the Bull Moose Teddy Roosevelt