1951 Dime

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Mintage: 103,880,102 (Philadelphia) 56,529,000 (Denver) 31,630,000 (San Francisco)

Metal Composition: 90% Silver – 10% Copper

Weight: 5 grams

Potential Value: $3 – $14

Diameter: 17.9 mm

Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco

I don’t normally feature coins under $20 for MS-63 or better. I mention the 1951 Roosevelt Dime because it’s close to that mark, but it also highlights how the volume of stamping out coins can drop the overall collector value. In 1951, the US government minted almost 200 million dimes! With San Francisco being the less minted dime in 1951, it is the highest in demand. You can find an MS-63 or better for under $20.