The 1955-P dime is the lowest-mintage silver Roosevelt dime ever struck for circulation — just 12,450,181 pieces — making it the undisputed key date of the silver era. Gem Mint State examples in Full Bands have traded for thousands, while even circulated coins carry real silver value. Use the free tools below to pinpoint what yours is worth today.
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Check My 1955 Dime Value →The table below spans all three circulation mint varieties plus the proof issue across four condition tiers. For a detailed illustrated complete 1955 Roosevelt dime identification guide with grading photos and updated auction data, visit our linked reference. The Full Bands (FB) row is highlighted in gold — that designation is the single biggest value multiplier for this date.
| Variety | Worn (G–VF) | Circulated (EF–AU) | Uncirculated (MS60–64) | Gem MS (MS65–67) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-P (No Mint Mark) | $5 – $8 | $8 – $14 | $12 – $30 | $35 – $200+ |
| 1955-P Full Bands ⭐ | N/A (FB = Mint State only) | N/A | $50 – $200 | $300 – $2,600+ |
| 1955-D (Denver) | $5 – $8 | $8 – $12 | $12 – $25 | $30 – $150 |
| 1955-S (San Francisco) | $5 – $8 | $8 – $14 | $12 – $30 | $40 – $300+ |
| 1955 Proof (PR) 🔴 | N/A | N/A | $15 – $30 | $35 – $200+ |
⭐ Signature variety (gold) · 🔴 Rarest premium tier (orange-red) · Values reflect typical retail; sharp Full Bands or Cameo Proof coins can exceed the ranges shown.
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The 1955 production year was unusually light at all three mints, and the same die fatigue and punching inconsistencies that produced low mintages also created a set of collectible errors. Five varieties stand out for collectors: the coveted Full Bands strike designation, two doubled-die varieties, the repunched mint mark on D and S issues, and die cud errors. Each is described below in full — including how to spot it, its mint of origin, and what it has sold for.
The Full Bands designation — abbreviated FB by PCGS and FT ("Full Torch") informally — refers to the complete, uninterrupted separation of all horizontal lines across both sets of bands on the torch on the Roosevelt dime reverse. It is not a mint error in the conventional sense, but rather a striking quality designation awarded only to coins that received sufficient die pressure for those fine lines to strike up fully.
On the 1955-P, this designation is extraordinarily rare. Because of the low production volumes that year, many obverse and reverse dies were used far longer than ideal, leading to progressively weaker strikes. PCGS estimates that fewer than 500 examples across all grades combined show genuine Full Bands detail, with most clustering in the MS64 to MS66 range. In MS67 with Full Bands, PCGS notes the population is likely a dozen or fewer.
Collectors pursuing registry-quality Roosevelt dimes specifically target 1955-P FB coins because they combine the series' lowest mintage with its most elusive striking quality. An MS65 FB example routinely trades for hundreds of dollars, while MS66 FB and higher have brought prices well into four figures at major auction houses.
The 1955-S Roosevelt dime carries the rare distinction of being the final regular-issue dime struck at the San Francisco Mint until 1968, when the facility resumed coining operations. The San Francisco Mint ceased producing circulation coins after 1955, and this abrupt closure was well-known to contemporary collectors, many of whom set aside rolls and bags of the coin in anticipation of its future value.
Despite a mintage of approximately 18.5 million pieces — higher than either the Philadelphia or Denver issues that year — the 1955-S is widely collected as a last-year date. Circulated examples are easy to find at silver melt value, and the coin is plentiful through MS65. In MS66 the supply narrows, and in MS67 PCGS notes that only a few hundred examples are believed to exist. The lone PCGS MS68 is essentially one-of-a-kind for this date.
The 1955-S also carries an interesting doubled-die variant sometimes called "Hot Lips" — hub doubling prominent on Roosevelt's lips — documented in Numismatic News and attributed to a confirmed die variety. The auction record of $4,025 for a PCGS MS67 example sold at Superior Galleries in 2009 reflects the ceiling for this date in top grade.
A doubled die obverse (DDO) occurs when the working hub is impressed onto the working die more than once with a slight rotational or linear offset between the two impressions. On 1955 Roosevelt dimes, this process produced secondary images on obverse lettering — particularly visible on "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "LIBERTY" — as well as on the date numerals on some die pairs. The doubling is a die-production defect frozen permanently into every coin struck from that die.
The 1955-P and 1955-S both show documented DDO varieties. The 1955-S "Hot Lips" described in the previous section is arguably the most famous, with doubling concentrated on Roosevelt's lips, but additional obverse die varieties show doubling spread across the motto and date. These are hub-type doubled dies, meaning the offset appears consistent and mechanical rather than mechanical shift or machine doubling (which has no collector value).
Value depends heavily on the strength and location of the doubling. Minor doubling on a letter or two adds modest premiums of $15–$50 over silver melt. Dramatic examples with strong doubling across multiple design elements in high Mint State grades have sold for several hundred dollars. Specialists recommend the Cherrypickers' Guide for attribution of specific 1955 DDO die pairings.
A repunched mintmark (RPM) occurs when a mintmark punch is applied to a working die more than once, with each strike landing at a slightly different position or angle. The result is a primary mintmark with a distinct secondary impression visible nearby — either overlapping, north, south, east, or west of the primary letter. On 1955 Roosevelt dimes, RPM varieties are documented for both the Denver (D) and San Francisco (S) mint issues, where the hand-applied mintmark punching process of the era made these errors relatively common.
The 1955-S repunched mintmark in particular was discussed in Coin Talk numismatic forums and attributed to misplaced mintmark (MPM) varieties where the secondary S is visible within the design field slightly off the main mark. For the Denver issue, a collector noted a clear secondary D impression offset to the north. Both varieties require magnification to detect but reward careful examination with meaningful premiums over standard examples.
Collectors value RPM varieties for their clarity and drama — a strongly doubled mintmark visible at 5× magnification is more desirable than one requiring 20× to confirm. CONECA maintains an attribution registry for Roosevelt dime RPMs, and the Cherrypickers' Guide lists the most significant die numbers. In well-struck Mint State condition, prominent RPMs on the 1955-S and 1955-D have traded above $100 at online auctions.
A die cud is a raised, irregular blob of metal on the struck coin caused by a chunk breaking away from the working die. When part of the die face chips off — typically at the rim, where stress is highest — the void in the die produces an area of raised, unstruck metal on subsequent coins. On 1955 Roosevelt dimes, the most documented die cud location is on the reverse near the lettering "STATES OF AMERICA," where rim cuds appear as a featureless raised mass partially obscuring the lettering.
The cud forms because the planchet metal, under striking pressure, flows into the void left by the missing die material. The result is a lump of raised silver that obliterates the design wherever the die chunk broke away. Coins struck early in a die's life after the break show sharp, well-defined cuds; later strikes from the same deteriorating die often show progressively larger breaks as the die continues to fracture.
Die cud values on 1955 dimes scale with the size and drama of the break. Minor rim cuds that barely clip a letter add $10–$30 over base silver value. Major cuds that swallow multiple letters or extend significantly into the design field can command $50–$100 or more. Specimens where the cud bridges the rim and obliterates a full word are the most desirable and command the highest premiums among error specialists.
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| Mint | Mint Mark | Mintage | Survival Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | None (no P mark) | 12,450,181 | Lowest-ever mintage for a regular-issue silver Roosevelt dime; many rolls were saved by collectors, but Full Bands examples remain extremely rare (<500 est.) |
| Denver | D | 13,959,000 | Third-lowest D-mint mintage in the entire Roosevelt series; readily available through MS65, scarcer in MS66+; Full Bands survivors also limited |
| San Francisco | S | 18,510,000 | Second-lowest S-mint mintage in the silver series; last S-mint dime for circulation until 1968; abundant through MS65, scarce in MS67 (few hundred known); sole PCGS MS68 exists |
| Philadelphia (Proof) | None | 378,200 | Relatively common through PR67; CAM and DCAM specimens are the premium tier for proof collectors |
| Total (all issues) | — | ~45,297,381 | The lowest combined production year across all three mints for any year in the silver Roosevelt dime series |
Roosevelt's cheek and the high points of his hair are flat from wear. The torch on the reverse shows merged or weak bands. The coin has circulated freely. Worth primarily silver melt — approximately $5–$8 at current silver prices.
Design elements are mostly clear with slight flatness on the highest points. Some original luster may be visible in the protected recesses. An AU-55 or better coin shows just traces of wear on Roosevelt's cheekbone and the torch. Value $8–$14 depending on mint.
No wear, but contact marks from bag storage are visible. Luster is complete. The torch bands may be partially flat from a weak strike — Full Bands designation not present on most MS60–64 examples. Value ranges from about $12 to $30 for standard strikes.
Brilliant, deeply lustrous surfaces with minimal contact marks. MS65 shows few distracting marks; MS67 is exceptional. Full Bands at MS65+ multiplies value dramatically — an MS67 FB 1955-P is among the rarest grades in the series. Values run $35 to several hundred dollars or more.
For proof 1955 dimes, PCGS and NGC award Cameo (CAM) and Deep Cameo (DCAM) designations when the frosted portrait stands in sharp relief against mirror-like fields. A DCAM designation can double or triple the value of a proof example compared to an identical numeric grade without it. For business strikes, the Full Bands designation plays this same role — always check the reverse torch bands before assuming a mint state coin's value.
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Best for certified MS67, MS67 FB, or Proof DCAM examples. Heritage reaches the deepest pool of specialist buyers for key-date Roosevelt dimes and typically achieves the strongest realized prices for high-grade 1955 coins. Submit early — major sales require 60–90 days of lead time.
The most liquid marketplace for 1955 dimes in circulated to mid-Mint State grades. To calibrate your asking price, review recently sold 1955 Roosevelt dime prices and listings before listing. Fixed-price "Buy It Now" listings work well for common silver-value coins; auction format works better for scarcer MS65+ examples.
Fast, no-fee transaction. Best for circulated examples worth near melt. Dealers typically offer 70–80% of retail for common coins, less for rolls. Bring multiple coins at once to justify the dealer's time. Ask if they actively buy Roosevelt dime errors — some dealers pay strong premiums for documented die varieties.
Good for reaching fellow collectors directly. Low fees (none from Reddit itself). Best for mid-tier coins in MS63–MS65 where you want more than melt but aren't ready for auction house overhead. Always post sharp photos under even lighting and include the mint mark, and any variety attribution in the listing title.
If your 1955 dime appears to be MS65 or better, or shows Full Bands, a professional grade from PCGS or NGC will maximize its sale price. The Full Bands designation in particular is not visible from coin photos — a certified slab with the "FB" label is what specialist buyers are paying top dollar for. Grading fees typically pay for themselves on any MS66+ or FB-designated example.
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