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1979 Roosevelt Dime
Dimes · Roosevelt Dimes · 1946–present
| Weight | 2.27 grams |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 315,440,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | Copper-Nickel Clad (75% Cu, 25% Ni bonded to pure Cu core) |
| Melt Value | $0.03 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | John R. Sinnock |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-2201 |
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Philadelphia struck 315,440,000 Roosevelt dimes in 1979. The Three Mile Island nuclear accident occurred in Pennsylvania in March, and the Iranian Revolution deposed the Shah, leading to the Iran hostage crisis that began in November. Paul Volcker became Federal Reserve Chairman in August and immediately began raising interest rates to combat inflation. The 1979 is common in all grades.
Price GuideTypical retail prices for problem-free examples.
Educational
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.10 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.10 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.10 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.10 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.10 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.10 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | — |
| 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.
Other Varieties & References
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Key Varieties
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all Roosevelt Dimes varieties →References
- 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)