Coin Roll Hunting Guide
Coin Roll Hunting Dimes
Errors and Varieties
Coin roll hunting dimes can be surprisingly rewarding if you know what to look for. While most dimes in circulation are common, certain errors, varieties, silver issues, and low-mintage dates can turn an ordinary roll into an exciting find.
This page serves as a reference guide to notable dime errors and varieties that collectors and roll hunters actively watch for, expanding on the highlights listed on our main dime hunting page.
🔎 One-Glance Dime Hunting Cheat Sheet
Want to see everything in one place? Expand the table below for a list of dime errors, silver finds, and low-mintage dates.
Quick Reference: Dime Errors / Varieties + Low-Mintage (Click to Expand)
| Errors / Varieties | Low Mintage (Under 50M) |
|---|---|
|
1963 — DDO / DDR
1964 — DDO / DDR
1965-S — DDR (FS-801)
1967-P — DDO (FS-101)
1968-P — DDO (FS-101)
1968-S — DDR (FS-801)
1969 / 70 / 70-D — Reverse of 1968 varieties
1970-P/D — DDR
1982-P — No Mint Mark (Missing “P”)
2004-P/D — “Double Ear”
Silver
Pre-1965 — 90% Silver
Mercury Dimes: 1916–1945
Roosevelt Dimes: 1946–1964
|
1946-S — 27,900,000
1947-S — 34,840,000
1947-D — 46,835,000
1948-S — 35,520,000
1949 — 30,940,000
1949-D — 26,034,000
1949-S — 13,510,000
1950-S — 20,440,000
1951-S — 31,630,000
1952-S — 44,419,500
1953-S — 39,180,000
1954-S — 22,860,000
1955-D — 13,959,000
1955-S — 18,510,000
1955 — 12,450,181
1958 — 31,910,000
1996-W — 1,457,000
2009-D — 49,500,000
|
Bench tip: scan for silver first (pre-1965), then check modern varieties by date.
The above list contains all the information below but in one basic list, not in different sections.
🔍 Quick Reminder for Roll Hunters
A full roll of dimes should weigh approximately 114 grams.
Rolls that weigh noticeably more may contain pre-1965 silver dimes.
On This Page
🪙 Pre-1965 Silver Dimes (Top Priority Finds)
- All dimes dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver
- Common finds include worn Roosevelt dimes and Mercury dimes
- Silver content alone makes these worth keeping, even in poor condition
| Years |
|---|
| 1916–1945 (Mercury Dimes, 90% Silver) |
| 1946–1964 (Roosevelt Dimes, 90% Silver) |
These are often the most common “big win” finds in dime rolls.
🔁 Major Doubled Die Dimes (DDO & DDR)
The following doubled dies are among the most discussed and searched by collectors:
| Year | Variety |
|---|---|
| 1963 | DDO / DDR |
| 1964 | DDO / DDR |
| 1965-S | DDR (FS-801) |
| 1967-P | DDO (FS-101) |
| 1968-P | DDO (FS-101) |
| 1968-S | DDR (FS-801) |
| 1970-P/D | DDR |
| 1969 / 70 / 70-D | Reverse of 1968 varieties |
| 2004-P/D | Double Ear |
These errors are valued based on strength of doubling, condition, and eye appeal.
🔨 Repunched Mint Marks (RPMs)
While less dramatic than doubled dies, RPMs remain collectible:
- 1962-D RPM
- 1964-D RPM
- Other minor Denver mint punch anomalies
| Year | Mint |
|---|---|
| 1962-D | RPM |
| 1964-D | RPM |
Most RPMs are subtle and best identified with magnification.
❌ No Mint Mark & Transitional Errors
- 1982-P No Mint Mark Roosevelt Dime
(Philadelphia mint omission, highly searched) - Transitional silver-clad errors (rare, but they’re out there!)
| Year | Mint |
|---|---|
| 1982-P | Missing “P” |
Be cautious: damage and grease-filled dies are often mistaken for true mint errors.
📉 Low-Mintage & Scarcer Roosevelt Dimes
Certain early Roosevelt dimes have lower mintages and reduced survival rates:
| Year | Mintage |
|---|---|
| 1946-S | 27,900,000 |
| 1947-D | 46,835,000 |
| 1947-S | 34,840,000 |
| 1948-S | 35,520,000 |
| 1949 | 30,940,000 |
| 1947-D | 26,034,000 |
| 1949-S | 13,510,000 |
| 1950-D | 46,803,000 |
| 1950-S | 20,440,000 |
| 1951-S | 31,630,000 |
| 1952-S | 44,419,500 |
| 1953-S | 39,180,000 |
| 1954-S | 22,860,000 |
| 1955-D | 13,959,000 |
| 1955-S | 18,510,000 |
| 1955 | 12,450,181 |
| 1958 | 31,910,000 |
| 1996-W | 1,457,000 |
| 2009-D | 49,500,000 |
These are condition-sensitive and worth closer inspection.
🧠 Attribution & Further Research
For advanced collectors and attribution details: