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I have researched and have found that some people don't consider any of the silver Roosevelt dimes to be key dates because of having too high a mintage figure to be termed a key date. However I feel that the term can be loosely applied. So if we use the terms key date and semi key date loosely, which of the silver Roosevelt dimes are considered as such? I've found that the 49s is the key to the series despite the 55 having a lower mintage, and this is because the 55's were saved? The semi key dates would be 50s, followed by 49, 51s, 50, 49d. What do y'all think? |
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Pillar of the Community
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I started collecting dimes about a year ago and had the same questions. 1955 is far from a key date even though it has the lowest mintage. They must have been hoarded in huge numbers; check out ebay.. There are BU rolls of them all over the place! I would agree that 49-s is probably the key date especially in AU+. I've gathered a small hoard of 49-s but unfortunately they are all circulated (got most of them for less than $70 a roll). If I had to guess a BU roll of the 49-s would be $500+ while the 55s go for like 90-110. Honestly any BU dimes before 55 are more valuable than 1955 and later. I regularly see pre 1955 dime rolls go for $150 and up. Dimes are a fun coin to collect so good luck!! |
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As long as I can remember the 1949 S has been the key date.
To me the key dates are the ones that cost the most.
Of course, just talking BU coins.
Since rolls were mentioned, and the greysheet is sitting
right next to me. Let me post some greysheet roll prices.
1949 S - $1850
1950 S - $1300
1949 - $850
1951 S - $630
1950 - $410
As posted above ... I agree, nice examples of pre 1955 dimes,
have the potential to sell much higher than post 1955 dimes.
1949 D - $375
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Rarity wise for Rosies: Yes
Value wise for Rosies: No, Unless the are BU, and I mean TOP NOTCH Bu, then there are greater differences in value...
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You've already received some great advise as to what is considered a key or semi key coin in the Roosevelt series, as well as exact prices for 50 piece rolls for the better dates in uncirculated. Roosevelt dimes are a wonderful coin for those hoping to complete a set, including a fair number of silver pieces, without spending an exorbitant amount of money. Depending on your budget, I would very strongly suggest that you have the patience to assemble that set in uncirculated condition. It may take longer to find just what you want at the price you are willing to pay, but the difference in appearance and value between a circ and an uncirc set is tremendous. Take a full set of circ Rosies to most dealers, even with the "key" and "semi-keys" and I doubt you will find many (if any) that would pay over melt value. |
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Thanks guys. Maybe the next go around will be uncirculated sets. I've just been focusing on completing sets so I haven't been too worried about condition as long as they weren't horrible. I'm nearing completion on all of the regular business strike modern U.S. coinage in circulated condition save for Franklin halves. For example I only need 55d and 09d for Roosevelt dimes and 14d and 15d also. I just want complete sets and am not at the level you guys are at. I'm starting to get au and better coins and such but most of my stuff is lower than that. Such is the case with the coin(s) I'm about to put up for a contest, but at least there's a contest! You guys are reading it first. The text is written, just working on taking pics  Edited by Joecontois
11/19/2015 3:27 pm
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Lets not forget to mention gem bu's with full torch. $$$
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I've never been able to find a decent looking (VF+) 1950 S or a 1949 S in my LCS's dime bin, and this is the exact bin I've pulled out a 1861 S Seated dime, several seateds, countless G-VF Barber dimes, and semi key Mercury dimes. I know it differs but it seems like the 1949 S is a lot harder than the 55 |
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Posted 11/19/2015 1:21 pm
