1949 Roosevelt Dime
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 30,940,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt Value | $5.50 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | John R. Sinnock |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-2103 |
Mintage for the 1949 Philadelphia Roosevelt dime dropped to 30,940,000, the lowest Philadelphia output in the silver era. The postwar economy experienced a mild recession in 1949, with GDP contracting and unemployment rising to 7.9%. Reduced commercial activity meant reduced demand for new coinage. The 1949 is slightly scarcer than surrounding dates but still available in circulated grades and in Mint State without extraordinary effort.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $4.50–$5 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $5–$5.50 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $5.50–$6 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $6 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $5.50–$6.50 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $6–$7 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $17–$19.50 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all Roosevelt Dimes varieties →- PCGS CoinFacts: Roosevelt Dimes
- NGC Coin Explorer: Roosevelt Dimes
- Heritage Auctions Archives
- Stack's Bowers Auction Archives
- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)