Lot of (48) 1946-1964 Roosevelt Dimes With Booklet

Lot includes all (48) Roosevelt dimes shown. Includes booklet as shown. Please see the photos for details on the condition of the coins.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was one of America's most popular and influential Presidents. His portrait was placed on the Dime in 1946, following his death in 1945. The designs were by John R. Sinnock, whose initials "JS" appear below the tip of Roosevelt's bust on the obverse of the coins (this later led to the rumor that "JS" were the initials of the Communist leader of Russia, Joseph Stalin). 1964 was the last year that Dimes were struck in silver -- from 1965 on, Dime blanks were made of copper-nickel over a copper core.

In 2000, the obverse of the Roosevelt dime was revised to minimize deterioration of design details near the rims. The size of Roosevelt's head was reduced, allowing LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date to move away from the rim. The changes are subtle but obvious when compared with coins from previous years.

Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. We offer high resolution images of each item rather than a written description of condition.

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