United States Roosevelt Dime, 2007-D

This item is a United States ten-cent coin, commonly known as a Roosevelt dime, minted in 2007 at the Denver Mint. The obverse features the left-facing profile portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, designed by John R. Sinnock. Prominent inscriptions on the obverse include the word 'LIBERTY' curving along the left rim, the national motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' positioned below the chin, and the year '2007' located to the right of the neck truncation. Just above the date, a 'D' mint mark indicates production by the Denver Mint. A small designer initial 'JS' is visible near the base of the neck. The coin displays a silver-colored metallic finish, characteristic of the standard copper-nickel clad composition used for modern US dimes, consisting of an outer layer of 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel bonded to a pure copper core. The surface shows minor handling marks, typical circulation wear, and slight discoloration consistent with a modern circulating coin resting on a textured fabric surface. The identification of the date, mint mark, and lettering is directly readable from the visual evidence presented in the photograph.

Based on the visual evidence provided, the item appears to be a United States Roosevelt dime bearing features consistent with a 2007 issue from the Denver Mint, including the left-facing profile of Franklin D. Roosevelt and a 'D' mint mark. However, I cannot verify from a photo whether the metal composition and weight are exact, and physical handling is required to assess wear more closely. Assuming the attribution is correct, modern circulating dimes of this era typically trade near face value to a small premium in uncirculated grades. Because this piece shows minor handling marks and circulation wear, its value is essentially tied to its face value of ten cents, with common-date modern clad coins holding little numismatic premium in circulated condition. Market demand for modern business-strike clad coinage is very low among collectors, as millions were produced for general circulation. To fully assess this piece, physical inspection is needed to evaluate surface preservation and verify weight and composition. If this item were to turn out to be a replica, novelty copy, or token rather than an issued United States coin, its value would be negligible or limited strictly to its novelty appeal.