The 1975 Dime Value Guide: From 10¢ to $506,250
One 1975 Roosevelt dime sold for $506,250 at GreatCollections in October 2024 — a new world record. Most circulated 1975 dimes are worth face value, but knowing exactly which variety, mint mark, and strike quality you have makes all the difference. Use the free tools below to find out what yours is worth.
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- Mint mark (D, S, or none)
- Surface finish (shiny/mirror-like vs dull)
- Torch band separation
- Any visible doubling on lettering
- Whether it came from a proof set
- Visible wear on Roosevelt's cheek
- Any off-center or misaligned strike
- Weight or size abnormalities
- Color toning (golden, rainbow, etc.)
- PCGS / NGC slab grade if certified
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The 1975 No-S Proof is the most valuable modern U.S. coin, with only two examples confirmed. Use this checker to determine whether your proof dime could be one of them.
Common: 1975-S Proof Dime
The standard proof. Has a clear, distinct "S" mint mark just above the date on the obverse. Mirror-like reflective fields with frosted raised design. Worth $3–$15 in typical proof grades, up to ~$125 in PR70 DCAM.
⚠️ Rare: 1975 No-S Proof Dime
No mint mark at all in the "S" position above the date. Identical proof quality — mirror fields, frosted devices, squared rims. Only 2 confirmed examples exist. Most recently sold for $506,250. Would be found inside an original 1975 proof set.
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1975 Dime Value Chart at a Glance
Values below reflect current market conditions based on PCGS, Heritage Auctions, and GreatCollections data. For a complete step-by-step illustrated 1975 dime identification breakdown with grading photos, visit the linked reference guide. Highlighted row (gold) = No-S Proof (signature variety); orange = MS67 Full Bands.
| Variety | Worn / Circ. | AU | MS / Proof 60–65 | Gem MS / PR 66–67+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-P (No Mark) | $0.10 – $0.20 | $0.50 – $1 | $3 – $28 | $40 – $250 |
| 1975-P Full Bands (FB) | $0.20 – $0.50 | $1 – $2 | $10 – $60 | $150 – $2,000+ |
| 1975-D | $0.10 – $0.20 | $0.50 – $1 | $3 – $7 | $30 – $100 |
| 1975-D Full Bands (FB) | $0.20 – $0.50 | $1 – $2 | $5 – $30 | $100 – $500+ |
| 1975-S Proof DCAM | — Proof only — | — Proof only — | $3 – $15 | $15 – $125 |
| 1975-S/S RPM FS-501 | — Proof only — | — Proof only — | $50 – $200 | $225 – $881+ |
| 1975 No-S Proof ⭐ | — Proof only — | — Proof only — | $138,300+ | $349,600 – $506,250 |
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The Valuable 1975 Dime Errors — Complete Guide
The 1975 Roosevelt dime series includes several documented error varieties that dramatically increase value beyond face value. The spectrum ranges from broadly affordable doubled die varieties to the world-record 1975 No-S Proof. Each card below details what makes the variety notable, how to identify it, and what real examples have sold for.
1975 No-S Proof Roosevelt Dime
The 1975 No-S Proof is the single most famous modern United States coin rarity. The error occurred during die preparation at the San Francisco Mint when one obverse die was submitted for production without receiving the standard "S" mint mark punch. Because this was an isolated die error rather than a batch oversight, only a minuscule number of coins escaped before the mistake was caught.
Visually, the coin is indistinguishable from a normal 1975-S proof except for one detail: the "S" mint mark is completely absent above the date on the obverse. The proof finish is fully present — mirror-like fields, frosted devices, sharp squared rims — because the coins were struck on standard proof planchets with the correct striking pressure and polishing process.
Only two examples are confirmed to exist. The coin holds the #1 ranking in every edition of 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins by Garrett and Schechter. The "Ruth E. Discovery Coin," graded PCGS Proof-67 with CAC approval, sold for $506,250 at GreatCollections on October 27, 2024, setting a new all-time world record. The other example, graded PCGS PR68, sold for $456,000 at Heritage Auctions in 2019.
1975-S/S Repunched Mint Mark (RPM) FS-501
The 1975-S/S Repunched Mint Mark variety resulted from a documented quirk of the hand-punching process used at the San Francisco Mint before mint marks were hubbed directly into master dies. A worker applied the "S" punch to the working die twice, with the second impression landing at a slightly different position or angle than the first.
Under a 5× to 10× loupe, two distinct "S" impressions are visible — the primary mark and an offset secondary mark that may appear shifted north, south, or at a rotational angle relative to the first. The variety is catalogued as FS-501 by CONECA (Combined Organizations of Numismatic Error Collectors of America), making it an officially recognized diagnostic variety for attribution purposes.
Because these coins were produced for proof sets, surviving examples retain their original proof surfaces with mirror fields and frosted devices. Values rise steeply with grade: a PR69 example sold for $881 at Heritage Auctions in September 2016, while PR68 pieces have realized around $225. Attributed examples in PR67 are priced in the $150–$300 range, making this variety an affordable entry point for collectors interested in 1975 proof errors.
1975 Dime Doubled Die Obverse (DDO) / Reverse (DDR)
Doubled die errors occur when the working die receives a misaligned or offset impression during the hubbing process — the mechanical step in which a hardened hub transfers the design to the softer die steel. If the hub and die shift slightly between the first and second hubbing pass, the design becomes doubled on the finished die, and every coin struck from it will carry the doubling.
On 1975 Roosevelt dimes, doubling has been documented on the obverse (DDO) — most visible on the lettering "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the date numerals — and on the reverse (DDR), where the torch flame tips, horizontal bands, and the inscription "ONE DIME" can show doubling under magnification. Class IV and Class VI hub doubling types appear most frequently on clad-era coins, manifesting as a slight spread or notching of letters rather than dramatic mechanical doubling.
Values depend heavily on the strength and location of the doubling. A minor hub doubling showing slight spread on circulated examples may carry only a modest premium over face value. A strongly doubled variety in MS65 or better condition — particularly if the doubling is visible without magnification — commands $100 to $300 or more. Any suspected strong DDO should be attributed by PCGS or NGC for maximum market value.
1975 Dime Off-Center Strike
An off-center strike happens when a planchet (blank coin) enters the coining chamber misaligned relative to the die, so only part of the design is impressed onto the metal. The result is a coin with the Roosevelt portrait and reverse design shifted to one side, while a crescent-shaped area of blank, unstruck metal is visible along the opposite edge.
Off-center strikes are classified by the percentage of the design that is missing. A 5% off-center is barely noticeable; a 50% off-center shows roughly half the design with a large blank crescent. Collectors generally prefer off-center strikes in the 20%–50% range where the shift is dramatic but the date is still visible — a full date significantly boosts value on these error coins. A coin shifted so far that the date disappears is worth considerably less.
Premium increases with the degree of misalignment and whether the date remains legible. Modestly off-center 1975 dimes (10%–20%) in uncirculated condition can sell for $30–$75; dramatically struck examples at 40%–50% with the full date visible can reach $150–$200 or more in gem condition. The dramatic visual presentation makes off-center dimes popular with beginning error collectors looking for an affordable, eye-catching piece.
1975 Dime Wrong Planchet Error
A wrong planchet error occurs when a blank intended for a different denomination (or even a foreign coin) makes its way into the dime press and gets struck with dime dies. Because the planchet is the wrong size, weight, or metal composition, the resulting coin carries the Roosevelt dime design on a distinctly incorrect substrate — a mismatch immediately apparent upon close examination.
The most documented wrong-planchet pairings for 1975 dimes involve cent planchets (smaller diameter, copper-zinc alloy with a distinctly reddish color), quarter planchets (larger diameter, causing the design to appear undersized in the center), and occasionally foreign coin planchets of similar size. On a cent-planchet error, the reddish copper color is obvious even to a non-specialist. Quarter-planchet strikes are thinner-looking and larger than a dime's 17.9mm diameter.
Wrong planchet errors are among the most visually dramatic and hardest to fake of all U.S. mint errors — the weight discrepancy alone is detectable with a precise scale. A 1975 dime struck on a cent planchet weighs approximately 2.5 grams rather than the standard 2.27 grams and will register as copper-alloy on a simple acid test. Values range from a few hundred dollars for minor wrong-planchet errors to well over $1,000 for dramatic large-planchet or foreign-planchet strikes in high grades.
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Get My Error Coin Estimate →1975 Dime Mintage & Survival Data
| Mint | Mint Mark | Type | Mintage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | None (no mark) | Business Strike | 585,673,900 | P mark not added to dimes until 1980 |
| Denver | D | Business Strike | 313,705,300 | D mark above date on obverse |
| San Francisco | S | Proof (DCAM) | 2,845,450 | Sold in 1975 Proof Sets at $7.00 each |
| San Francisco | None (error) | Proof (No-S Error) | 2 known | Most valuable modern U.S. coin; PCGS-certified |
| Combined Business Strike Total | 899,379,200 | Philadelphia + Denver combined | ||
How to Grade Your 1975 Roosevelt Dime
🔴 Worn (Good – Fine, G–F)
Significant wear on Roosevelt's cheekbone, jaw, and hair detail above the ear. Torch flame tips are flat and merged. Rim may be worn into lettering. Most 1975 dimes found in pocket change fall here. Value: face value to $0.25.
🟡 Circulated (VF – AU, VF20–AU58)
Some wear on Roosevelt's cheek and hair above ear; major design details intact. Torch bands show some flatness but vertical lines visible. Luster begins to show in recesses at AU. Value: $0.20 to $1.00 depending on grade.
🟢 Uncirculated (MS60–MS65)
No wear anywhere. Original mint luster covers the entire coin, though lower MS grades may show bag marks or contact marks on flat areas. Torch bands may or may not be fully separated. Value: $3–$28 standard; $10–$60 with Full Bands.
💎 Gem (MS66–MS67+)
Near-perfect surfaces with minimal marks. Strong luster, sharp strike details. At MS67, coins become genuinely scarce. Full Bands at this level commands serious premiums. MS67 without FB: $200–$880. MS67 with FB: $500–$2,000+.
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Where to Sell Your Valuable 1975 Dime
The right venue depends on the coin's rarity. A common circulated dime belongs in a coin jar; a potential No-S Proof belongs at a major auction house. Here's how to match your coin to the right market.
🏛️ Heritage Auctions
Best for: MS67+ Full Bands coins, RPM FS-501 varieties, or any No-S Proof discovery. Heritage reaches tens of thousands of active bidders. Their numismatic department specialists handle attribution and pre-sale marketing. Minimum lot values typically around $500–$1,000 for consideration, but rare modern coins routinely exceed those thresholds.
🛒 eBay / Online Marketplaces
Best for: mid-grade uncirculated examples, Full Bands coins in MS65–MS66, and attributed error coins. Check recently sold prices and completed 1975 dime listings before listing to price accurately. Certified PCGS or NGC slabs sell faster and at higher prices than raw coins. Use auction-style listing for rare varieties to let the market determine price.
🏪 Local Coin Shop
Best for: circulated examples, unsorted rolls, or mid-grade uncirculated coins you want to convert to cash quickly. Expect wholesale prices (50–70% of retail) because dealers need profit margin. Bring any coins you believe are errors or high-grade specimens to a coin show specialist rather than a general dealer for better attribution and pricing.
💬 Reddit r/Coins4Sale
Best for: collector-to-collector sales of mid-value coins in the $20–$500 range. The community is knowledgeable and prices typically land between wholesale and retail. Post clear photos including both sides and the edge for error coins. Read community rules carefully before listing — authentication discussions can help validate your coin's variety attribution.
Frequently Asked Questions — 1975 Dime Value
How much is a 1975 dime worth?
Most circulated 1975 Roosevelt dimes are worth face value — just 10 cents. Uncirculated examples (MS65) from Philadelphia reach around $28, while the Full Bands designation roughly doubles that to about $60. At the extreme top end, the ultra-rare 1975 No-S Proof dime — only two known — sold for $506,250 at GreatCollections in October 2024, the highest price ever paid for a modern U.S. coin.
What makes the 1975 No-S Proof dime so valuable?
The 1975 No-S Proof dime is extraordinary because only two examples are known to exist. The San Francisco Mint accidentally used an obverse die that had not been punched with the "S" mint mark, releasing proof coins without the identifying mark. Once the error was discovered, the affected coins were destroyed — but at least two escaped into proof sets sold to the public. It is ranked #1 in 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins by Garrett and Schechter.
What is the Full Bands (FB) designation and why does it matter?
Full Bands (FB) — also called Full Torch Bands — means the horizontal bands crossing the torch on the reverse of the dime are fully separated with no bridging metal between them. This designation indicates a superior-quality strike. On a 1975-P dime, MS65 without Full Bands is worth around $28, while MS65 with Full Bands climbs to roughly $60. At MS67, the Full Bands premium is even more dramatic, with examples realizing $2,000+.
How do I tell a 1975-P dime from a 1975-D dime?
Look just above the date on the obverse (front) of the coin. A "D" mint mark indicates Denver production; a coin with no mint mark was struck at Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Mint did not add the "P" mint mark to dimes until 1980, so all 1975 Philadelphia dimes are plain with no letter above the date. San Francisco-struck proof coins carry an "S" mint mark, but these have distinctive mirror-like proof surfaces that make them easy to identify even without a loupe.
What is the 1975-S/S RPM FS-501 dime?
The 1975-S/S Repunched Mint Mark FS-501 is a proof coin variety where workers at the San Francisco Mint punched the "S" mint mark twice at slightly different angles during hand-punching of working dies. Under a loupe or magnifier, you can see overlapping "S" impressions. Catalogued as FS-501 by CONECA, top examples in PR69 have sold for around $881 at Heritage Auctions, making this a notable collector variety.
Are 1975 dimes rare?
Standard 1975 dimes are not rare at all — Philadelphia struck nearly 586 million and Denver produced over 313 million. These circulated coins turn up in pocket change regularly. What makes certain 1975 dimes rare is condition combined with strike quality. MS67+ Full Bands coins from Philadelphia are genuinely scarce. The 1975 No-S Proof is among the rarest U.S. coins of any era, with only two confirmed examples in existence.
What year Roosevelt dime has the most value?
In terms of a single auction sale, the 1975 No-S Proof Roosevelt dime holds the all-time record at $506,250 (GreatCollections, October 2024). Among regular-issue Roosevelt dimes, certain pre-1965 silver issues and low-mintage examples command strong premiums. For clad-era coins specifically, 1975 No-S stands alone. Regular 1975 business strikes are common; value comes primarily from high grade and Full Bands designation.
How do I check if my 1975-S proof dime is the rare No-S variety?
Look for the "S" mint mark above the date on the obverse. A normal 1975-S proof dime has a clear "S" mark. The No-S variety has absolutely no mint mark at that location — and the coin must also display full proof characteristics: mirror-like reflective fields, frosted raised devices, and sharp squared rims. If you believe you have a No-S proof, do not clean it; submit it directly to PCGS or NGC for authentication, as both known examples are already certified.
What is a 1975 dime doubled die worth?
Doubled die errors on the 1975 Roosevelt dime occur when the working die received a doubled hub impression during manufacture, causing doubling visible on design elements such as the lettering, date, or torch reverse. Values vary significantly depending on the severity and location of the doubling. Minor doubled dies in circulated condition may bring only a small premium, while a strongly doubled example in uncirculated condition could be worth several hundred dollars or more.
Should I get my 1975 dime graded by PCGS or NGC?
Submitting a standard 1975 dime to PCGS or NGC for grading rarely makes economic sense — submission fees typically exceed the coin's value. However, if you have a coin grading MS67+ with Full Bands designation, a suspected No-S Proof, a strongly-doubled die, or another significant error, professional grading is essential. The No-S Proof especially requires PCGS or NGC certification before any sale, as both known examples are already certified and any new discovery would need authentication to establish legitimacy.
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