Roosevelt clads

joann

I have lots of clad Roosevelt Dimes in Fine to MS60 condition. Are they worth anything other than 10 cents each???
I can't find any information. Only on dimes that are MS65+ or Proofs.
Can you suggest any websites for imformation???

Also, how can you distinguish Roosevelt Proofs - PF63, PF65,PF67 etc??

Thanks for your help. I read most posts and I am learning a lot but I have a long way to go.

JoAnn

mojorizn

Hi Joann! Welcome to the boards!

The truth is that Roosevelt clads have little value in grades less than MS65. Unless you have a spectacular modern Roosevelt in a high certified grade, what you basically have is a spendable dime.

Modern collectors will pay premiums for extremely high grade coins, but to realize a true profit they must be certified by a third party grading service, preferably NGC or PCGS.

The dates of 1965, 1966, and 1967 are especially desirable in high MS grade as no proof sets were offered in those years, so the Mint Sets were the best of the best.

As far as grading proofs, I'm not your man. My specialty is circulated early 20th century issues. There are many modern collectors on this forum who are very knowledgeable in grading MS and proof issues. I'm sure they will put in their two cents!

MOJO

nwcs

Welcome to the boards! I'm afraid that clad roosevelt dimes in less than the best possible conditions are basically worth only 10 cents each. That does not mean they cannot be fun, though. They are affordable fun! Making a date set of 1965 to today can still be a bit of a challenge and certainly not too hard on the budget.

The answer to the proof question is mostly in terms of the quality of the proof. The number of hairlines on it, the possible damage on it, that sort of thing. The higher the number the fewer visible flaws. Most of the flaws are only seen by people who have looked at a lot of proof coins. I can grade MS coins decently, but proofs just don't register with me. Feeling is mutual, though, as I own very few proofs.

fivecents

Welcome to the boards Joann.
I would take all of the MS60+ clad Roosies and start a date and mintmark set. Some of the MS60 and up clad dimes have some value over a dime for sure.

cladking

I'm a relative newcomer but can say that there are MS-60 clad dimes worth up
to about $150 per roll on the wholesale market. While the high grade clads get
most of the attention because most are in short supply, there are many of these
which have substantial values and short supplies in lower grades. Only some var-
ieties command much of a premium in circulated condition right now but there are
some of these which are quite scarce in nice circulated grades and are likely to com-
mand a premium in the future. Hundreds of thousands of folders for these coins are
being sold to the general public in the last few years and eventually they are learn-
ing which of these are difficult to find. It won't be long until there is a viable market
in circ clads. In the circs look for nice well struck coins in at least a couple of grades
over the typical grade for that date in circulation. Hang onto any undamaged and at-
tractive key dates even if they are low grade. Watch for varieties and errors. Other
coins are likely best returned to circulation.