1959 Roosevelt Silver Dime Coin - Choice BU

PRODUCT DETAILS:

1959 Roosevelt Silver Dime Coin - Choice BU

SET HIGHLIGHTS:

• The obverse features the portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt and includes the inscriptions "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the date "1959."
  
• The reverse features a torch flanked by olive and oak branches. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "ONE DIME," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM."
• Philadelphia mintage 85,780,000.
• Denver mintage 164,919,790.
• Coins grade Choice BU-63 or better.
  
• Comes housed in protective plastic flip.

Roosevelt silver dimes were minted from 1946 to 1964 and were made in Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. The series was designed by John R. Sinnock and struck in 90% silver. There are circulation strikes starting in 1946 and proof examples were struck for collectors from 1950-1964. The mintmark is found on the reverse.