In 1946 Silver Roosevelt dime was replaced with Mercirydime and they are still in mint. But the US Mint stopped minting silver coins 20 years later after the high prices of metal and used cupronickel dimes in 1965. These silver coins are more than 70 years old, so the 1951 dime is low-value. Due to part of older coins series, they are considered as low vlaue for different conditions.
The 1951 Roosevelt dimes were made with the use of 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper. So the 1951 ten-cent coins are best to get for silver collection purposes. Let’s get started with the 1951 Dime Value
1951 Dime Value Chart
| Condition | 1951 No Mint Mark dime | 1951 D dime | 1951 S dime |
| Good | $2.88 | $2.88 | $2.88 |
| Very good | $2.02 | $2.02 | $2.02 |
| Fine | $3.67 | $3.74 | $2.02 |
| Very fine | $2.02 | $2.02 | $2.13 |
| Extra fine | $4.20 | $4.27 | $5.2 |
| AU | $2.25 | $2.25 | $4.05 |
| MS 60 | $18 | $20 | $20 |
| MS 65 | $18 | $20 | $28 |
| PR 65 | $56 | / | / |
1951 Dime Details
- Coin Types: Roosevelt dime
- Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco
- Total Mintage: 180 million+
- Weight: 2.5 grams
- Obverse & Reverse designer: John R. Sinnock
- Edge: Reeded
- Diameter: 17.9 millimeters
- Thickness: 1.35 millimeters
- Composition: Silver
1951 No Mint mark dime Value
There are about 103,880,102 Roosevelt dimes made by P Mint in 1951 that are used for circulation and has a value of about 2 dollars. For preserved condition, they can be about two to 44 dollars and MS68 grade can be about 1500 dollars
In the Auction record, it sold for 4600 dollars in 2009. The high-value Full band coins sold for 4465 dollars in 2017.
| Grade | 1951 No Mint mark dime |
| Extra fine | $2.06 |
| AU | $2.06 |
| MS 60 To MS62 | $2.11 |
| MS 63 | $3 |
| MS 64 | $6 |
| MS 65 | $10 |
| MS 66 | $20 |
| MS 67 | $44 |
| MS 68 | $1,500 |
1951 D Dime Value
In 1951 56,529,000 dimes were made by D mint which is 2nd higher than P mint. These dime coins come with a D mint mark. The value of 1951 D dimes for the average condition is about 2.88 dollars
MS65 grade coins are about 20 dollars. Some coins of MS65 grade sold for 85 dollars. their value is based on market trends
The MS68 grade is high value and sold for 1350 dollars. In 2011 Auction MS68 grade coin sold for $2,185.
The Full Bands MS68 grade sold for $8,337 in 2009.
1951 proof dime Value
The P mint also made proof dimes about 57500 in 1951. Currently, these coins are of about 20 to 100 dollars leaving PR69 grade that is about 250 dollars.
The 1951 PR CAM dimes have a value of about 40 to 650 dollars. Low-grade coins are about 800 dollars but some are of high value sold in 2007 for 2990 dollars. They have a value of about 12500 dollars and the auction record can be about double.
In 2014 1951 PR 68 DCAM dime sold for $23,500.
PR grade coins are about 40 dollars and PR66 grade is about 55 dollars and PR 67 grade can be about 100 dollars or larger value.
PR69 grade 1951 proof dome has a value range of $200 and $500.
The 1951 PF CAM dime coin has a value range of 40 to 700 dollars. The high-value DCAM grade coins are of 800 to 3000 grades based on condition. The value of 1951 Proof DCAM for PR 69 grade is about 12000 dollars. In Auctions, they can sold for 23000 dollars.
1951 Dime History
The Roosevelt Dimes was first time made in 1946 after the death of Franklin Roosevelt, who was the USA’s 32nd president. The president is famous due to the Great Depression and 2nd WWII. Roosevelt was suffered from polio and paralyzed from the waist down.In 1921 He was diagnosed with this disease and raised awareness about polio
In 1938 Non-profit organization called March of Dimes had the purpose of enhancing the health of mothers and children.
When the president died in April 1945, for tributing him his photo was added on dimes. The Roosevelt dimes were replaced with mercury dimes, and with the death of the president new coin, was referred to as made.
After 25 years since releasing Mercury dime made and released for circulation, no COngressional approval is needed. The designs of these new coins were made by Chief Engraver John R. Sinnock
The mintage of 1951 dimes is as
| Mint | Type | Quantity |
| Philadelphia | 1951 No Mint mark dime | $103,880,102 |
| San Francisco | 1951 S dime | 31,630,000 |
| Denver | 1951 D dime | 56,529,000 |
| Philadelphia | 1951 proof dime | 57,500 |
| Total | 192,096,602 |
1951 Roosevelt Dime Features
The obverse of the 1951 Roosevelt dime
The front side of coins comes with Roosvelt’s photo facing left. The word LIBERTY is also written on this side and the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST”. The mint year 1951 is written on this side and the designer’s initials “J.S” are also mentioned.
Reverse of the 1951 Roosevelt dime
The back side of the coins has a Roman Torch in the middle of the coins with 2 branches. The left branch is olive and the right side is oak which is a symbol of peace. E PLURIBUS UNUM is also written there and the country name is “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.” The denomination “ONE DIME,” is mentioned on this side.
Some other features of 1951 Dime are
- its face value is about ten cents
- It has a round shape and is made with a Silver coin with added 10% copper
- The thickness of the coins is 1.35 mm and the diameter is 17.91 mm
- It has a silver content of about 2.25 g with a weight of 2.50 g and a reeded edge
Most Valueable 1951 Roosevelt dimes
- 1951 PR 68 dime (DCAM) = $23,500 sold in 2014
- 1951 D MS 68 dime (FB) = $8,337 In January 2009
- 1951 S MS 68 dime =$4,830 In January 2003,
- 1951 MS 68 dime = $4,600 In January 2009,
- 1951 MS 68 dime (FB) = $4,465 In August 2017,
- 1951 PR 69 dime (CAM) = $2,990 In January 2007,
- 1951 D MS 68 dime = $2,185 In March 2011,
- 1951 PR 69 dime = $1,500 In March 2021
- 1951 S MS 68 dime (FB) = $6,038 In February 2007,
- 1951D/D MS 66 RPM dime (FB) = $129 In October 2021,
- 1 951 D/D MS 66 RPM dime = $95 In July 2021
Rare 1951 Dime Error List
Repunched Mint Mark Error
The 1951 S and 1951D dies come with a repunched mint mark error. In this error S or D Mint mark back side of a dime is printed more than one time and the doubling effect can seen with a microscope. Their value is based on condition. High-grade 1951 dime with a D repunched mint mark has a value of $70.
Full Bands Error
The preferred coins of collectors are 1951 Roosevelt dimes having Full Band. These coins come with a design undamaged at the time of the printing process so these coins are high value.
The 1951 Full band dimes of P minted are about 30 to 80 dollars but MS68 grades are rare and sold for $2,500 at auctions. The well-preserved full band S minted coins are about 1500 dollars.
Most Valueable Roosevelt dimes
- 1975 No S PR 68 clad Roosevelt dime = $456,000
- 1968 No S PR 68 clad Roosevelt dime = $48,875
- 1999 D MS 65 clad Roosevelt dime =$14,375
- 1966 SP67 SMS SP clad Roosevelt dime =$12,499.99
- 1951 PR 68 silver Roosevelt dime= $23,500
- 1956 PR 69 silver Roosevelt dime (DCAM) = $19,975
- 1950 PR 68silver Roosevelt dime = $18,800
- 1949 MS 68 silver Roosevelt dime (FB) = $13,200
- 1946 MS 69 silver Roosevelt dime = $12,650
- 1964 SP 66 SMS SP silver dime = $10,200
How much is a 1951 dime worth today?
| PrAg | G | VG |
|---|---|---|
| $2.60 | $2.60 | $2.60 |
Are 1951 dimes made of silver?
What is the hardest dime to find?
1894-S Barber dime is rare that is small number of coins exists so considered as most valuable dime in US coin history. In auction, its value range is about $1 million to $2 million.
Should I Clean My 1951 Dimes?
The 1951 dimes not be cleaned or polished since it affects their value. if 1951 dimes need to be cleaned best method is to get services from a professional coin dealer.