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.

1969-D Dime (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $19.00 – $40.00
    Uncirculated: $3.00 – $253.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.99 – $249.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1.00 – $2.00
    Uncirculated: $4.00 – $700.00
1969 Dime (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $8.00 – $470.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $0.99
    Uncirculated: $0.99 – $1,495.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1.00 – $2.00
    Uncirculated: $4.00 – $275.00
1969-D Dime, FB (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $35.00 – $633.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $199.00 – $999.42
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $5.00 – $625.00
1969-S Dime (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $41.00
    Uncirculated: $7.00 – $35.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $1.79
    Uncirculated: $0.99 – $104.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $3.00 – $12.00
1969-S Dime, DCAM (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $18.40
    Uncirculated: $7.00 – $206.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $7.00 – $149.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $4.00 – $135.00
1969 Dime, FB (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $98.00 – $176.25
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $103.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $5.00 – $2,600.00
1969 Dime Rev of 68 FS-901 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $75.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $89.99
    Uncirculated: $48.00 – $340.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $55.00 – $325.00
1969-D/D Dime RPM FS-501 (020.4) (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $10.00 – $161.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $14.01 – $300.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $5.00 – $7.00
    Uncirculated: $10.00 – $80.00
1969-D/D Dime RPM FS-501, FB (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $156.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $399.89
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $14.00 – $300.00
1969-S Dime, CAM (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $6.00 – $65.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $4.75 – $82.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $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
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.

Philadelphia, P

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

Denver, D

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

San Francisco, S

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.

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