Price Guide for 1969 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 PriceCirculated: $19.00 – $40.00Uncirculated: $3.00 – $253.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $249.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $2.00Uncirculated: $4.00 – $700.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8.00 – $470.00
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eBayCirculated: $0.99Uncirculated: $0.99 – $1,495.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $2.00Uncirculated: $4.00 – $275.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $35.00 – $633.00
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eBayUncirculated: $199.00 – $999.42
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $625.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $41.00Uncirculated: $7.00 – $35.00
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eBayCirculated: $1.79Uncirculated: $0.99 – $104.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $3.00 – $12.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $18.40Uncirculated: $7.00 – $206.00
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eBayUncirculated: $7.00 – $149.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4.00 – $135.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $98.00 – $176.25
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eBayUncirculated: $103.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $2,600.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $75.00
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eBayCirculated: $89.99Uncirculated: $48.00 – $340.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $55.00 – $325.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $10.00 – $161.00
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eBayUncirculated: $14.01 – $300.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $5.00 – $7.00Uncirculated: $10.00 – $80.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $156.00
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eBayUncirculated: $399.89
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $14.00 – $300.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6.00 – $65.00
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eBayUncirculated: $4.75 – $82.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $3.00 – $15.00
Design and Specifications of the 1969 Dime
The 1969 Roosevelt Dime continued the design introduced in 1946 to honor President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who passed away in 1945. This year marked the end of the 1960s, a decade of significant social and cultural change in the United States. The Roosevelt Dime remained an important part of everyday commerce, reflecting the stable economic conditions of the late 1960s.
| Weight | 2.27 grams |
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| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Mint Marks | P (Philadelphia), D (Denver), S (San Francisco) |
| Composition | 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel clad to pure copper core |
| Obverse Design | Portrait 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 1969 Roosevelt Dimes significantly impacts their value, especially for circulation strikes. Coins in uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) are more valuable, with premium prices for those grading MS65 and higher. For circulation strikes, full bands (FB) on the reverse torch are highly desirable and can command substantial premiums.
Proof coins are valued based on their cameo contrast and overall eye appeal. Deep cameo proofs with strong contrast between frosted devices and mirrored fields are particularly sought after.
Mintage: 145,790,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades MS66 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, mainly for high-grade specimens
Mintage: 563,075,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades MS66 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, mainly for high-grade specimens
Mintage: 2,934,631
Rarity Scale: Common for proofs
Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades PR69 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for cameo and deep cameo examples
Strike quality is crucial for 1969 Roosevelt Dimes. Well-struck coins with sharp details, especially on the torch bands and Roosevelt’s hair, are more desirable. Luster plays a significant role in determining value for uncirculated coins. Specimens with original, cartwheel luster are preferred by collectors.
Toning can add value if it’s attractive and natural. Rainbow-toned examples, particularly on proof coins, can command significant premiums. However, unattractive or artificial toning can detract from a coin’s value.
For proof coins, the presence and intensity of cameo contrast (frosted design elements on mirrored fields) can significantly increase value, with deep cameo examples being the most sought after.
