Price Guide for 1985 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: $1.00 – $978.00
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eBayUncirculated: $3.00 – $525.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $2.00Uncirculated: $4.00 – $30.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $6.00 – $30.00Uncirculated: $1.00 – $345.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $275.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $2.00Uncirculated: $4.00 – $65.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $10.00 – $1,320.00
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eBayUncirculated: $2.54 – $213.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4.00 – $1,750.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $13.00 – $1,645.00
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eBayUncirculated: $4.14 – $150.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4.00 – $1,400.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $3.00 – $489.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $121.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4.00 – $20.00
Design and Specifications of the 1985 Dime
The 1985 Roosevelt Dime continues the long-standing design introduced in 1946 to honor President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who passed away in 1945. This coin represents a significant era in American coinage, as it was minted during a period of economic recovery and stability in the mid-1980s.
The Roosevelt Dime has been a staple of American currency for decades, and the 1985 issue maintains the tradition of honoring one of America’s most influential presidents while serving as a crucial component of everyday commerce.
| Weight | 2.27 grams |
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| Diameter | 17.91 mm |
| Mint Marks | P, D |
| Composition | 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel (Clad over 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 a 1985 Roosevelt Dime significantly impacts its value, particularly for high-grade specimens. While most circulated examples are worth only face value, uncirculated coins can command a premium.
Coins in MS65 (Gem Uncirculated) condition or higher are considerably scarcer and more valuable. The quality of the strike, presence of full bands on the reverse torch, and overall eye appeal are crucial factors in determining value for high-grade specimens.
Mintage: 769,367,947
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: Low, primarily of interest to date collectors
Mintage: 1,017,095,600
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: Low, primarily of interest to date collectors
Luster and toning can play a significant role in a coin’s desirability. Coins with exceptional, original mint luster or attractive, natural toning may command a premium among collectors.
While not particularly rare, fully struck examples with sharp details, especially those with ‘Full Bands’ on the reverse torch, are more desirable and valuable. Additionally, error coins, such as those with doubled dies or off-center strikes, though rare for this year, could potentially be of significant value to collectors specializing in error coins.
