1967 Roosevelt Dime

This is a 1967 United States Roosevelt Dime, appearing as a standard circulating specimen. The coin's obverse features the profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt facing left. Above the bust is the word 'LIBERTY,' and to the bottom left is the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST.' To the right of the base of the neck, the year '1967' is clearly struck. This specific year does not feature a mint mark, as the U.S. Mint removed mint marks from all coinage between 1965 and 1967 to discourage hoarding during a coin shortage. Physically, the coin is composed of a copper-nickel clad composition (75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core) with a diameter of 17.9 mm and a weight of approximately 2.27 grams. The strike appears standard for the era, with visible wear across the high points of Roosevelt's hair and facial features, suggesting a grade in the 'Circulated' range (likely Fine to Very Fine). The surfaces exhibit a duller patina typical of copper-nickel composition that has been in circulation, with minor surface contact marks and light toning visible. There are no immediate signs of major structural damage, such as bending or deep gouges, though the rim shows minor evidence of handling. The craftsmanship represents high-volume industrial minting from the late 1960s.

Based on my visual examination of this 1967 Roosevelt Dime, I have determined it to be a standard circulation strike composed of copper-nickel clad. The piece exhibits moderate wear across the high points of Roosevelt’s hair and the torch's vertical lines on the reverse, placing it in the Fine to Very Fine (F-VF) circulated grade range. Authenticity appears consistent with U.S. Mint standards for the era, characterized by the missing mint mark which was intentional for the 1965–1967 period. From a market perspective, the 1967 dime is one of the most common issues in modern numismatics, with over 2.2 billion units produced. Unlike pre-1965 dimes, this coin contains no silver. Consequently, circulated examples hold no premium over face value for general commerce. Collector interest is primarily reserved for specimens in 'Mint State' (MS67 or higher) or those featuring the 'Full Bands' (FB) designation on the reverse torch, neither of which are present here. While the coin is an authentic piece of American history, its high mintage and lack of precious metal content or significant errors limit its value. Limitations of this appraisal include the inability to weigh the coin to the milligram to rule out 'off-metal' planchet errors or verify the exact luster under professional magnification. A definitive grade would require physical inspection to check for subtle cleaning or PVC damage. However, given the visible circulation marks, the value remains nominal.