1967 Roosevelt Dime

Date: 1967
Mint marks: none
Mintage: 2,244,007,320
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Weight: 2.27 grams

The 1967 Roosevelt Dime was issued for general circulation and within special mint sets sold to collectors. Once again, the coins were produced by the United States Mint without mint marks to prevent hoarding. The overall mintage was 2,244,007,320, representing the highest level for the entire series. The special mint set issues for this year will sometimes display cameo or deep cameo contrast. These examples are sought by collectors and command a premium.

Roosevelt Dimes were introduced in 1946, following the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and shortly after the conclusion of World War II. The design was created by United States Mint Engraver John R. Sinnock. The obverse features a portrait of Roosevelt in profile. The reverse contains the image of a lit torch with an olive branch and oak branch to each side. The original design has continued to be used to the present day for the ten cent denomination.

Individual issues: 1967 Roosevelt Dime, 1967 SMS Roosevelt Dime

Filed Under: Roosevelt Dimes Tagged With:

1966 Kennedy Half Dollar

Date: 1966
Mint marks: none
Mintage: 108,984,932
Composition: 40% silver, 60% copper
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Weight: 11.50 grams

The 1966 Kennedy Half Dollar was issued for circulation and in special mint sets for collectors.  The coins were produced without mint marks in an attempt to prevent hoarding. The overall mintage was 108,984,932. The special mint set coins are sometimes encountered with cameo or deep cameo contrast. These examples command a premium.

The Kennedy Half Dollar was introduced in 1964 to memorialize President John F. Kennedy following his assassination. The obverse portrait was designed by United States Mint Chief Engraver Gilroy Roberts. The reverse, which contains an image of the Presidential Seal, was designed by Assistant Engraver Frank Gasparro. For the first year of issue, the series was struck in 90% silver, but the silver content was reduced and later removed for regular issues of the coin. Although Kennedy Half Dollars are no longer issued for circulation, the coins continue to be issued annually for collectors.

Individual issues: 1966 Kennedy Half Dollar, 1966 SMS Kennedy Half Dollar

Filed Under: Kennedy Half Dollars Tagged With:

1967 Washington Quarter

Date: 1967
Mint marks: none
Mintage: 1,524,031,848
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
Diameter: 24.3 mm
Weight: 5.67 grams

The 1965 Washington Quarter was issued for circulation and in special mint sets for collectors. The coins were minted at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints, although the coins do not carry a mint mark. The overall mintage was 1,524,031,848. Coins from special mint sets exhibiting cameo or deep cameo contrast command premiums.

Washington Quarters were introduced in 1932 to commemorate the bicentennial of the birth of George Washington. The coins were designed by John Flanagan. The obverse features a portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The reverse carries the image of a bald eagle perched on a bundle of arrows with olive branches extended beneath. The series concluded in 1998, although the obverse continued to be used for subsequent quarter dollar series.

Individual Issues: 1967 Washington Quarter, 1967 SMS Washington Quarter

Filed Under: Washington Quarters Tagged With:

1965 Jefferson Nickel

Date: 1965
Mint marks: none
Mintage: 136,131,380
Composition: 75% copper, 25% nickel
Diameter: 21.2 mm
Weight: 5 grams

The 1965 Jefferson Nickel was produced for circulation and for inclusion within special mint sets offered to collectors. The coins were struck without mint marks to combat a national coin shortage. The overall mintage for this issue was 136,131,380. Examples of the special mint set issues displaying cameo or deep cameo contrast command premiums.

Jefferson Nickels were first issued in 1938 to honor the third President of the United States Thomas Jefferson. The designs were created by Felix Schlag and selected from a public competition which drew 390 different designs. The obverse design features an elegant bust of Thomas Jefferson, while the reverse features a view of Monticello. The broader series has continued in through the present day, although a series of design changes occurred from 2004 to 2006, which concluded with a permanent change to the obverse design.

Individual issues: 1965 Jefferson Nickel, 1965 SMS Jefferson Nickel

Filed Under: Jefferson Nickels Tagged With:

1966 Roosevelt Dime

Date: 1966
Mint marks: none
Mintage: 1,382,734,540
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Weight: 2.27 grams

The 1966 Roosevelt Dime was issued for general circulation and within special mint sets sold to collectors. Once again, the coins were produced by the United States Mint without mint marks to prevent hoarding. The overall mintage was 1,382,734,540. The special mint set issues will sometimes display cameo or deep cameo contrast. These examples are sought by collectors and command a premium.

Roosevelt Dimes were introduced in 1946, following the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and shortly after the conclusion of World War II. The design was created by United States Mint Engraver John R. Sinnock. The obverse features a portrait of Roosevelt in profile. The reverse contains the image of a lit torch with an olive branch and oak branch to each side. The original design has continued to be used to the present day for the ten cent denomination.

Individual issues: 1966 Roosevelt Dime, 1966 SMS Roosevelt Dime

Filed Under: Roosevelt Dimes Tagged With:
« Older Posts