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I am relatively new hear and just starting to learn. For some reason it seems that dimes are somewhat left out. I have been searching rolls of pennies, dimes, nickles and quarters, Just to see what I could find. So far noting spectacular has jumped out at me, but I haven't given up. I have enjoyed searching the dimes just as much as if not more than anything else (except nickles...I don't really like nickles for some reason) After doing a search on ebay, I have noticed that dimes seem to be the lower end of the spectrum. I guess that might be good for me if I start to focus on dimes |
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United States
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I feel that the Roosevelt dime is a fantastic coin to collect, although I have only a few myself. There are several slightly expensive ones in high grade uncirculated. But they are probably underpriced. There were a lot of these more common dates melted, which makes some of the more common silver dimes probably underpriced as well. A lot of the 1949 S UNCS did not get melted but I would think many of the 1950-1964 UNCS were. Even to make a complete set with all the proofs is pretty affordable. The Jefferson nickel was once shrugged off as not worth collecting a decade or two ago. Now they are pretty hot. The dime has a similar timeline. Your first proof is 1950. The top 10 coins in PR64 or MS64 in no particular order that will cost you are: 1950 Proof 1951 Proof 1952 Proof 1953 Proof 1954 Proof 1996W 1946S 1949P 1949S 1950S Now is the time to search through albums at coin shows for well struck dimes with split bands in high grades. Most UNCS can be had for under $5.00 in silver and under a buck for clad and more modern proofs. They will probably do something with this coin soon enough. The are new designs for Lincoln cents this year, Jefferson nickels have changed, Quarters went bezerk with bicentennial and State designs, and the Kennedy half had it's bicentennial designs. The dollar has had several issues, IKES SBA SACS Presidential Series. The dime is a sleeper. Only drawback is that it is small, but not that small, the popular Lincoln Cent is only a tad larger. In tough financial times, it is still easy to keep interested in the dime and be able to stash a few away at face value. It is the only US coin that hasn't had any special design changes we use everyday since it first appeared in 1946. |
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Wheezydog hit the nail on the head, this is one of the last current circulation coins that has not been changed. Its been around now for 63 years and no major changes. I think it is safe to say (IHO)that it will be one of the next coins to undergo a change of some kind. I have been collecting them simply because I use Proof and Mint sets to get the vast majority of my coins and the dime is in both sets. This is a very easy set to assemble and at a very reasonable price. I currently have all coins going back to 1964 and have been researching on line and can purchase all the others individually for under $5.00 with the exception of some of the key dates. To end I will say that I am not sure if it is undervalued but I definitely feel it is under-appreciated and should in the future become more desirable to collect.
Again, simple my opinion
Mike
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United States
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I love the Roosevelt series! Not only are they inexpensive relative to other series, but there is not alot of interest right now in the sets so you can find some deals. The raw set is easy to complete. You can even complete the set in MS66/67 grades depending on how much money you want to spend. If you consider the Full Torch/Full Band strike designation it does make things a little tougher, especially in the clad series where there are some dates where there are none to be found or less than 5 out there. The silver set is tough in the top grades, but much easier to find. Good luck with your search. I have some extras I can sell you if you are interested, send me a PM!
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I think I am liking the dimes more and more. Not just because they are inexpensive (but it helps) I just snagged up some proofs from ebay...2.00 each including shipping. They're not worth much more than that according to the book, but they will look nice in a collection. I will keep you in mind Erwindoc...I'm still deciding how I want to do this. (and researching and learning too) I'm thinking I might look to get a raw set. (Circulated from rolls for a book for the kids to see), then focus on a graded set. Roosevelt's first and work backwards as I find them. |
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I find myself drawn to that series once in awhile. I picked up a 1959 ms64 anacs reverse die cracks for 5.99 s&h 3.00. A beauty to look at.
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Did the idea of putting Raegan on the dime get axed? I remember that was being discussed for a while.
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United States
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That is heresy!! There is talk about Regan again, but putting him on a commerative coin instead.
Seriously, the series is due for a change. Same thing since 1946 with the exception of moving the mintmark from the reverse to the obverse. There was the uncirculating commem(1996W) in the 1996 mint set only. I hope the changes come after I finish my registry sets!!
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Edited by DNA
08/09/2009 7:37 pm
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Interesting idea. I wouldnt argue as I love the Winged Liberty Dime also. Alot of critics would want new designs and would say that we arent capable of reproducing an original coin again. The ASE design currently has the half, so they would have to find a new/different one in its place. |
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I think we should oust FDR in favor of John Adams, one of the most under-rated US Presidents. Adams was an architect of the US Constitution, co-author of Declaration of Independence, and had to deal with a lot of issues as 2nd president (probably as many as Obama is now).
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An Adams Dime would be nice. A return to Liberty would be better.  But I agree. The FDR Dime needs to be retired. I do like them, but I think a series with no end is less desirable. Edited by jbuck
08/10/2009 3:57 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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or a new FDR observe and a flying eagle on the reverse
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it takes a rare breed to seach dimes, Silver is in my opinion the only interesting thing in them and those are few and far between
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United States
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Roosevelt's The affordable coin. I started up collecting 8 months ago from the hobby that began 45 years ago. Buying rolls of wheats for my Whitman album, then Indian Heads, Merc,s , Peace dollars, Uncirculated rolls, Buffalo's etc. I remember going to banks for fresh rolls (always marked mine so I know if its a rerun) and silver dollars 1888 etc all VG to UNC, they had a can full (literally) all the time. Of course I was 15 years old making $1.00 and hour as a dishwasher. The only job I could get at that age. If I had a time machine, things would be different.(20/20 hind sight). Gas or coins? Now those coins if you have the right ones where a nice investment. My dad gave me a coin catalog dated 1934 this was in 1964, the 1909 s vdb in 1934 sold for $1.25 worth a whopping $50.00 in 1964. What a return I thought. I think the total pop of the 1909s vdb is around 458,000. Off subject a bit so the Roosevelt in a high grade 66+ is tough and bargain coin. Finding unsearched rolls can be very difficult the 1949 Roosevelt roll in gem bu is around $1600-1800. Please correct me if I am wrong I get this from an old Grey Sheet or $30 to $40 per coin ungraded. Many key dates are $125 plus a roll. So how many rolls to get a submission to PSGS or (other grading company) My guess; and only my limited guess for grading 50 rolls for submission are around 1 coin in hundred coins makes a 66fbs+ or ms67+. The same with proofs 1 in 20 (5%)to (1%) makes a 70dcam from a 69dcam submission (I yield to PSGS population report). Maybe 1 in 50 from a proof set makes a 69dcam plus. so the numbers are staggering how few high grade Roosevelt's are possible. The toal number of proof sets in 1977 to present is between 889,000 to 3,500,000 per year and metal. One look at the proofs population and do the math you will be floored at the total population possible. And how many proof and unsearched dime rolls collectors have in proof collections or roll collections When the Hunt brothers cornered the silver market, silver hit $40 to $50 an oz or $3.25 a coin, $160 a roll. Do you think silver Roosevelt's had a melt down in population? Yes Mr Wisker, Roosevelt's are the coin to watch. |
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I think the new dime design should feature William Henry Harrison. The only president not to cause any damage.
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Posted 08/07/2009 7:36 pm
