Price Guide for 1980 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: $3.00 – $64.00
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eBayCirculated: $0.99Uncirculated: $1.00 – $177.51
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $2.00Uncirculated: $4.00 – $1,550.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $3.00 – $822.50
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eBayCirculated: $0.99Uncirculated: $0.99 – $99.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $2.00Uncirculated: $4.00 – $1,100.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $528.75 – $2,880.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $75.00 – $3,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6.00 – $719.00
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eBayCirculated: $5.00Uncirculated: $0.99 – $65.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4.00 – $22.00
Design and Specifications of the 1980 Dime
The 1980 Roosevelt Dime continues the design introduced in 1946 to honor President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who passed away in 1945. This coin represents a significant year in American history, as it was minted during a period of economic challenges and the final year of Jimmy Carter’s presidency.
| Weight | 2.27 grams |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.91 mm |
| Mint Marks | P, D, S |
| Composition | 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel (Clad over pure copper core) |
| Obverse Design | Bust of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, designed by John R. Sinnock |
| Reverse Design | Torch flanked by an olive branch and an oak branch, designed by John R. Sinnock |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 1980 Roosevelt Dimes significantly impacts their value, particularly for uncirculated specimens. Coins in MS65 and above command premium prices, with MS67 and MS68 examples being quite scarce. For circulated coins, the impact is less pronounced due to their abundance.
Key factors affecting condition include:
– Luster: Original mint luster is crucial for high-grade examples
– Strike quality: Well-struck coins with full details are more desirable
– Contact marks: Fewer marks, especially on Roosevelt’s cheek and in the fields, increase value
– Toning: Natural, attractive toning can enhance appeal, particularly for proof issues
Mintage: 1,021,096,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to date and mint mark collectors
Mintage: 1,108,101,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to date and mint mark collectors
Mintage: 3,554,806
Rarity Scale: Common for proof issues
Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to PR69, scarce in PR70
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, appealing to proof set collectors
While the 1980 Roosevelt Dime is generally common, certain factors can increase its value:
1. Full Bands (FB) designation: Coins with fully separated horizontal bands on the torch reverse are more valuable
2. Cameo and Deep Cameo proofs: Proof coins with strong contrast between frosted devices and mirrored fields command premiums
3. Error coins: Although rare, any significant mint errors (e.g., off-center strikes, wrong planchet) can greatly increase value
4. Exceptional eye appeal: Coins with outstanding visual appeal may command premiums at auction
For most collectors, 1980 dimes are primarily of interest as part of complete date and mint mark sets or as examples of the design for type sets.
