Price Guide for 1992 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 – $72.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $350.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $2.00Uncirculated: $4.00 – $350.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1.00 – $104.00
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eBayCirculated: $2.25Uncirculated: $0.99 – $192.42
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $2.00Uncirculated: $4.00 – $175.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $35.00 – $1,610.00
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eBayUncirculated: $19.99 – $922.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $1,450.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $10.00 – $223.25
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eBayUncirculated: $8.00 – $424.95
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $750.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6.00 – $299.00
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eBayCirculated: $12.88Uncirculated: $0.99 – $31.02
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4.00 – $20.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7.00 – $564.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $99.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4.00 – $25.00
Design and Specifications of the 1992 Dime
The 1992 Roosevelt Dime continues the design introduced in 1946 to honor President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who passed away in 1945. This coin marks the 46th year of the Roosevelt Dime series, which has been a staple of American coinage for nearly half a century by this point.
1992 was a significant year as it marked the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s voyage to the Americas. While this didn’t directly affect the dime, it did result in the minting of commemorative coins that year, which may have influenced overall coin production and collector interest.
| 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
Condition plays a crucial role in the value of 1992 Roosevelt Dimes. While these coins are common in circulated grades, they become progressively more valuable as the condition improves. Uncirculated examples, particularly those grading MS65 and above, can command significant premiums.
Collectors should look for coins with sharp strikes, full luster, and minimal contact marks. The presence of ‘full bands’ (fully separated horizontal lines on the torch on the reverse) is highly desirable and can significantly increase the value of high-grade specimens.
Mintage: 1,214,400,000
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: Low, primarily of interest to date and mint mark collectors
Mintage: 1,116,000,000
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: Low, primarily of interest to date and mint mark collectors
Toning can play a significant role in the desirability of 1992 Dimes. Coins with attractive, natural toning patterns may command premiums among collectors who appreciate this aesthetic quality.
Die varieties or errors, while not commonly noted for this year, could potentially add value if discovered. These might include doubled dies, repunched mint marks, or off-center strikes.
The overall quality of the strike can also impact value, with sharply struck coins being more desirable. This is particularly important for the reverse design, where the torch’s bands and the fine details of the olive and oak branches can sometimes be weakly struck.
