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Coin Date: Roosevelt Dime Set Denomination (Short): 10c Denomination (Long): 10 Cents Variety: 1950-64, Silver Variety 2: 15 Coins Desg: PR Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Roosevelt dime Coinage Years: 1946-Present Diameter: 17.9 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 2.27 Designer: John R. Sinnock Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Portrait of Franklin Roosevelt with the word LIBERTY at the left periphery. IN GOD WE TRUST written horizontally at 7 o'clock left of the portrait. The date is positioned to the right of Franklin's neck. Reverse Description: Torch of Liberty is flanked by olive branches in the center with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DIME around the circumference. General Notes: The proof issues of the Roosevelt dim series have been minted from 1950 to present. The set, without varieties, is easy and affordable to assemble in high grade. A great entry-level project for those interested in 10-cent pieces.