Price Guide for 1964 Dime Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6.00 – $3,995.00
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eBayUncirculated: $5.50 – $6,495.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $8,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $7.00 – $20.00Uncirculated: $1.00 – $3,600.00
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eBayCirculated: $1.25 – $22.00Uncirculated: $0.40 – $2,280.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $3.00 – $4.00Uncirculated: $4.00 – $2,600.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $9.00 – $2,350.00
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eBayUncirculated: $4.00 – $1,100.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $8,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $3.00 – $329.00
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eBayCirculated: $24.00 – $36.99Uncirculated: $0.30 – $525.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $7.00 – $265.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,265.00 – $10,200.00
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eBayUncirculated: $3,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4,000.00 – $20,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $6.00 – $14.00Uncirculated: $1.00 – $1,035.00
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eBayCirculated: $3.25 – $7.99Uncirculated: $2.12 – $576.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $3.00 – $4.00Uncirculated: $4.00 – $650.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $12.00 – $4,600.00
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eBayUncirculated: $7.11 – $216.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $7.00 – $5,250.00
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eBayUncirculated: $995.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $700.00
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eBayCirculated: $67.57
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $5.00 – $80.00Uncirculated: $100.00 – $550.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $35.00 – $404.80
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eBayUncirculated: $10.50 – $250.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $5.00 – $37.00Uncirculated: $42.00 – $360.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $20.00 – $282.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $47.00 – $400.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $21.00 – $69.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $28.00 – $36.00Uncirculated: $40.00 – $425.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $348.70
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eBayUncirculated: $12.18
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $5.00 – $38.00Uncirculated: $42.00 – $450.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $132.78 – $185.65
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eBayCirculated: $38.75Uncirculated: $14.99 – $284.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $10.00 – $44.00Uncirculated: $48.00 – $350.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $99.00 – $264.00
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eBayCirculated: $38.00Uncirculated: $65.66 – $350.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $6.00 – $62.00Uncirculated: $67.00 – $460.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $258.50 – $1,375.00
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eBayUncirculated: $66.66 – $275.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $75.00 – $1,600.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $9.00 – $411.25
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eBayUncirculated: $3.24 – $249.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $6.00 – $650.00
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eBayUncirculated: $300.00 – $1,100.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $50.00 – $1,050.00
Design and Specifications of the 1964 Dime
The 1964 Roosevelt Dime holds significant historical importance as it marks the last year of 90% silver composition for regular circulation dimes. This transition was due to rising silver prices, leading to the Coinage Act of 1965, which removed silver from circulating dimes and quarters.
The Roosevelt Dime, first introduced in 1946 to honor the recently deceased President Franklin D. Roosevelt, continued its run in 1964 with no design changes. It remains a poignant reminder of Roosevelt’s leadership during the Great Depression and World War II.
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
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| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Mint Marks | D, P (no mint mark) |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Obverse Design | Profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, designed by John R. Sinnock |
| Reverse Design | Torch flanked by olive and oak branches, designed by John R. Sinnock |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 1964 Roosevelt Dimes significantly impacts their value, especially for circulation strikes. While common in circulated grades, uncirculated examples in MS65 and above become increasingly scarce and valuable.
For circulation strikes, collectors prize coins with full bands (FB) on the torch on the reverse, indicating a strong strike. Coins with original luster and minimal contact marks are highly desirable.
Proof coins are valued based on their cameo contrast between frosty devices and mirrored fields, with deep cameo (DCAM) examples commanding significant premiums.
Mintage: 929,360,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, but scarce in gem (MS65+) condition
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, due to silver content and last year of 90% silver composition
Mintage: 1,357,517,180
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, but scarce in gem (MS65+) condition
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, due to silver content and last year of 90% silver composition
Mintage: 3,950,762
Rarity Scale: Common for proofs
Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, but scarce in ultra-cameo (PR68+ DCAM) condition
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate to High, popular among proof set collectors
Silver content is a major factor in the value of 1964 dimes, as they contain 0.07234 ounces of pure silver. This gives them an intrinsic value above their face value, making them popular among both collectors and silver investors.
The historical significance of being the last year of 90% silver composition adds to their appeal. Toning can also impact value, with attractively toned specimens often commanding premiums.
While not rare, high-grade examples (MS67 and above for circulation strikes, PR69 and PR70 for proofs) can be quite valuable due to their scarcity in these top conditions.
