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View values, rare errors, and identification tips.","2025-10-30T16:15:40Z",[86,94,102],{"id":87,"website_id":40,"name":88,"meta_title":89,"meta_description":90,"parent_tag_id":80,"created_at":91,"children":92,"url":93},74,"Beautiful Quarters","National Park Quarters: Complete Guide to America the Beautiful Quarters, Values, Lists & Sets","Explore the complete National Park Quarters and America the Beautiful Quarters guide, including full lists, pictures, values, checklists, and collectible sets. Learn how many National Park quarters exist, which are the most valuable, and how to build a complete set.","2025-12-02T09:07:36Z",[],"us-coins\u002Fquarter\u002Fbeautiful-quarters",{"id":95,"website_id":40,"name":96,"meta_title":97,"meta_description":98,"parent_tag_id":80,"created_at":99,"children":100,"url":101},70,"State Quarters","2008 Hawaii Quarter Value Guide (P & D Mint Marks)\n","How much is a 2008 Hawaii Quarter worth? Discover key errors, the 2008-P & 2008-D varieties, and why some sell for over face value.\n\n\n","2025-12-01T11:39:34Z",[],"us-coins\u002Fquarter\u002Fstate-quarters",{"id":103,"website_id":40,"name":104,"meta_title":105,"meta_description":106,"parent_tag_id":80,"created_at":107,"children":108,"url":109},47,"Washington Quarter","Washington Quarter Values – Silver Years & Rare Errors","Check Washington quarter values, silver years, key dates, and error varieties with identification tips.","2025-10-31T13:21:20Z",[],"us-coins\u002Fquarter\u002Fwashington-quarter","us-coins\u002Fquarter",{"id":112,"website_id":40,"name":113,"meta_title":114,"meta_description":115,"parent_tag_id":39,"created_at":116,"children":117,"url":142},27,"Dollar","U.S. Dollar Coins – Values, Key Dates & Collecting Guide","Identify dollar coins from Morgan to Peace and modern series. View prices, mint marks, rare varieties, and collectible issues.","2025-10-30T16:16:36Z",[118,126,134],{"id":119,"website_id":40,"name":120,"meta_title":121,"meta_description":122,"parent_tag_id":112,"created_at":123,"children":124,"url":125},51,"Susan B. Anthony Dollar","Susan B. Anthony Dollar – Values, Varieties & Key Dates","Learn Susan B. 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View values, errors, and collectible key dates.","2025-10-30T16:16:45Z",[150,158,166],{"id":151,"website_id":40,"name":152,"meta_title":153,"meta_description":154,"parent_tag_id":144,"created_at":155,"children":156,"url":157},52,"Franklin Half Dollar","Franklin Half Dollar Values – Key Dates & Varieties","Explore Franklin half dollar FBL varieties, rare dates, and pricing with a collector-focused identification guide.","2025-11-01T11:19:18Z",[],"us-coins\u002Fhalf-dollar\u002Ffranklin-half-dollar",{"id":159,"website_id":40,"name":160,"meta_title":161,"meta_description":162,"parent_tag_id":144,"created_at":163,"children":164,"url":165},53,"Kennedy Half Dollar","Kennedy Half Dollar Values – Silver Years & Errors","View Kennedy half dollar prices, silver years, key dates, and rare errors with a full identification guide.","2025-11-01T11:22:45Z",[],"us-coins\u002Fhalf-dollar\u002Fkennedy-half-dollar",{"id":167,"website_id":40,"name":168,"meta_title":169,"meta_description":170,"parent_tag_id":144,"created_at":171,"children":172,"url":173},54,"Walking Liberty","Walking Liberty Half Dollar – Values & Key Dates","See Walking Liberty half dollar values, rare dates, mint marks, and collector identification insights.","2025-11-01T11:48:25Z",[],"us-coins\u002Fhalf-dollar\u002Fwalking-liberty","us-coins\u002Fhalf-dollar",{"id":176,"website_id":40,"name":177,"meta_title":178,"meta_description":179,"parent_tag_id":39,"created_at":180,"children":181,"url":206},29,"Nickel","U.S. Nickels – Value Guide, Types & Rare Varieties","See all U.S. nickel types with values, identification tips, key dates, and rare varieties including Liberty, Buffalo, and Jefferson nickels.","2025-10-30T16:16:53Z",[182,190,198],{"id":183,"website_id":40,"name":184,"meta_title":185,"meta_description":186,"parent_tag_id":176,"created_at":187,"children":188,"url":189},57,"Liberty Head Nickel","Liberty Head Nickel Value Guide – Key Dates & Varieties","Discover Liberty Head nickel (V nickel) values, errors, key dates, and identification features for collectors.","2025-11-01T14:01:37Z",[],"us-coins\u002Fnickel\u002Fliberty-head-nickel",{"id":191,"website_id":40,"name":192,"meta_title":193,"meta_description":194,"parent_tag_id":176,"created_at":195,"children":196,"url":197},58,"Buffalo Nickel","Buffalo Nickel Values – Key Dates, Errors & Varieties","Check Buffalo nickel values, rare dates, mint errors, and identification tips, including the famous 1916\u002F1917 and 3-Legged varieties.","2025-11-01T14:04:25Z",[],"us-coins\u002Fnickel\u002Fbuffalo-nickel",{"id":199,"website_id":40,"name":200,"meta_title":201,"meta_description":202,"parent_tag_id":176,"created_at":203,"children":204,"url":205},59,"Jefferson Nickel","Jefferson Nickel Values – Silver Years & Rare Errors","See Jefferson nickel values by year. 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Discover rare varieties and pricing for collectors.","2025-10-30T16:17:33Z",[],"us-coins\u002Fhalf-dime","us-coins",{"id":249,"website_id":40,"name":250,"meta_title":251,"meta_description":252,"parent_tag_id":44,"created_at":253,"children":254,"url":262},55,"AU Coins","Australian Coins – Values, Key Dates & Varieties Guide","Explore Australian coin values, mint marks, years, and rare varieties with identification tips for collectors.","2025-11-01T13:36:04Z",[255],{"id":256,"website_id":40,"name":49,"meta_title":257,"meta_description":258,"parent_tag_id":249,"created_at":259,"children":260,"url":261},56,"Australian Penny Values – Key Dates & Varieties","See Australian penny values, rare dates, mint errors, and identification notes for collectors.","2025-11-01T13:37:40Z",[],"au-coins\u002Fpenny","au-coins",{"id":264,"website_id":40,"name":265,"meta_title":266,"meta_description":267,"parent_tag_id":44,"created_at":268,"children":269,"url":286},87,"UK Coins","British & UK Coins: A Complete Identification Guide","New to collecting UK coins? Learn about different denominations, historical designs, and how to spot rare British coins in circulation or collections.","2026-01-14T08:05:45Z",[270,278],{"id":271,"website_id":40,"name":272,"meta_title":273,"meta_description":274,"parent_tag_id":264,"created_at":275,"children":276,"url":277},88,"50 pence","50p Coins: Value, Rarity & Full Price List Guide","Discover the value of 50p coins with our comprehensive guide. Explore the full list of rare 50 pence designs, mintage figures, and current market prices for collectors.","2026-01-14T08:10:12Z",[],"uk-coins\u002F50-pence",{"id":279,"website_id":40,"name":280,"meta_title":281,"meta_description":282,"parent_tag_id":264,"created_at":283,"children":284,"url":285},89,"2 pound","British 2 Pound Coin Guide: Identification & History","Learn everything about the British 2 pound coin. From the first bi-metallic issues to the latest commemorative releases, find mintage stats and collector values.","2026-01-14T08:19:48Z",[],"uk-coins\u002F2-pound","uk-coins",[288,292,296,300,304,308,312],{"id":289,"domain_id":40,"locale_id":44,"name":290,"url":291},64,"Coin Collecting Tips","coin-collecting-tips",{"id":293,"domain_id":40,"locale_id":44,"name":294,"url":295},61,"Coins Overview","coins-overview",{"id":297,"domain_id":40,"locale_id":44,"name":298,"url":299},66,"Collector Apps and Tools","collector-apps-and-tools",{"id":301,"domain_id":40,"locale_id":44,"name":302,"url":303},63,"Grading and Valuation","grading-and-valuation",{"id":305,"domain_id":40,"locale_id":44,"name":306,"url":307},62,"Historical Coin Profiles","historical-coin-profiles",{"id":309,"domain_id":40,"locale_id":44,"name":310,"url":311},65,"Numismatic News","numismatic-news",{"id":313,"domain_id":40,"locale_id":44,"name":314,"url":315},76,"Precious Metals","precious-metals",{"author_id":44,"card_img":317,"category_id":293,"created":318,"first_tag_id":44,"header":319,"id":320,"meta_desc":321,"meta_title":322,"publish_date":323,"second_tag_id":44,"short":324,"text":325,"third_tag_id":44,"time_to_read":326,"type":327,"updated":328,"url":329,"year":330},"\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2025\u002Fseptember\u002Fci_en_article_main_659.webp","2025-09-04T05:08:21Z","How Much Is a 1979 Roosevelt Dime Worth?",1494,"Learn the 1979 dime value, including 1979 D & No mint marks, and the rare error list. See how much a 1979 Roosevelt dime is worth today.","1979 Dime Value Guide — Rare Error List with D & No Mint Marks","2026\u002F05\u002F04","An item as a denomination might be small, just 1\u002F10 of a dollar. The old items from the iconic series, with history and a Roosevelt piece, might be just that. The MS-63 item is worth from $1.50 to $3.00 dollars on the online shop.","\u003Cdiv class=\"contents-container\">\u003Ch2 class=\"text-h3 contents-header\">Contents:\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul class=\"contents-list\">\u003Cli class=\"link-container\">\u003Ca href=\"#content0\" class=\"text-body-2 link\">How Much Is a 1979 Dime Worth Today?\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli class=\"link-container\">\u003Ca href=\"#content1\" class=\"text-body-2 link\">1979 Roosevelt Dime Overview\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli class=\"link-container\">\u003Ca href=\"#content2\" class=\"text-body-2 link\">1979 Dime No Mint Mark Value: Is It Rare?\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli class=\"link-container\">\u003Ca href=\"#content3\" class=\"text-body-2 link\">1979 Dime Error List\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli class=\"link-container\">\u003Ca href=\"#content4\" class=\"text-body-2 link\">1979 Dime Error List With Identification Tips\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli class=\"link-container\">\u003Ca href=\"#content5\" class=\"text-body-2 link\">What Makes a 1979 Dime Valuable?\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli class=\"link-container\">\u003Ca href=\"#content6\" class=\"text-body-2 link\">Is a 1979 Dime Worth Anything in Circulation?\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli class=\"link-container\">\u003Ca href=\"#content7\" class=\"text-body-2 link\">FAQ\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>An item as a denomination might be small, just 1\u002F10 of a dollar. The old items from the iconic series, with history and a Roosevelt piece, might be just that. The MS-63 item is worth from $1.50 to $3.00 dollars on the online shop.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"content0\" class=\"anchor-scroll-margin\">\u003Cspan>How Much Is a 1979 Dime Worth Today?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2025\u002Fseptember\u002Fci_en_article_659_1.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"1979 Roosevelt Dime\" style=\"\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>A collection would be very boring if the collectibles were all just plain and the same. Roosevelt pieces are worth today, just like almost any other item, and are distinguished by their mint marks.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>A mint mark is a letter on the design, and it signifies the facility that made this item. Three facilities worked on this item:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Philadelphia\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan> – 1979 no mint mark dime.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">1979-D (\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fblog\u002Fcoin-collecting-tips\u002Fdenver-mint\">\u003Cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-weight: 700;\">Denver\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">):\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan> \"D\" mintmark.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">1979-S (San Francisco):\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan> Proof ones with \"S\" mintmark.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Collecting all the mint marks is hard but possible. Let’s now examine the differences among all these varieties.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan>1979 Dime No Mint Mark Value\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Look for: \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>A blank space on the obverse under Roosevelt’s neck.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\">315,440,000\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Estimated 1979 P Dime Value: \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>$1.50–$10+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>The Philadelphia ones had no mint marks, unlike Denver and San Francisco. Philadelphia made coins before them, and there was no need to distinguish the items from the older mint.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan>1979 D Dime Value\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2025\u002Fseptember\u002Fci_en_article_659_2.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"1979 D Roosevelt Dime\" style=\"\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Look for: \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>A “D” mark on the obverse under Roosevelt’s neck.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\">390,921,184\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Estimated Value: \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>$1.50–$10+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Denver made the most pieces in 1979. The mint facility expanded significantly in the late 1970s and 1980s.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan>1979 S Dime Value\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2025\u002Fseptember\u002Fci_en_article_659_3.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"1979 S Roosevelt Dime\" style=\"\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Look for: \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>An “S” mark on the obverse under Roosevelt’s neck.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\">3,677,175\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Estimated Value: \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>About $3+ (filled), about $6+ (clear).\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>The San Francisco Mint had two different varieties. One had a \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">filled-in S, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>and the other had a \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Clear S\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>. The filled-in S pieces were more valuable. Having two different “S” was a common trend for these firms at that time. The \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fblog\u002Fcoins-overview\u002F1981-dime-value\">\u003Cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 85, 204);\">1981 dime\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan> also had filled and clear letters.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"content1\" class=\"anchor-scroll-margin\">\u003Cspan>1979 Roosevelt Dime Overview\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>The Roosevelt series has been in continuous production since 1946, and is still used today, making it one of the longest-running U.S. designs.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\">\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv align=\"left\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ccolgroup>\u003Ccol width=\"285\">\u003Ccol width=\"296\">\u003C\u002Fcolgroup>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Weight\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>2.27 g\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Diameter\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>17.90 mm\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Thickness\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>1.35 mm\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Edge\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Reeded\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Designer\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>John R. Sinnock\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan>Item Design\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Who made this design and why Roosevelt? John R. Sinnock, the Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, designed both obverse and reverse. After President Roosevelt’s death in \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">April 1945\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>, there was a push to honor him on U.S. coinage. The president was very popular, pushing the country past the Great Depression and wars.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Obverse – \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The inscriptions include \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\">\"LIBERTY\"\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\">\"IN GOD WE TRUST\"\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>, the year (\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\">1979\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>), and the possible mintmark.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Reverse – f\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>eatures a torch in the center, flanked by an olive branch (peace) and an oak branch (strength and independence). Inscriptions include \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\">\"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\"\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\">\"E PLURIBUS UNUM\"\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>, and \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\">\"ONE DIME\"\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"content2\" class=\"anchor-scroll-margin\">\u003Cspan>1979 Dime No Mint Mark Value: Is It Rare?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Before 1980, the Philadelphia Mint traditionally left the mint mark space blank on items. In that year, Philadelphia struck 706,361,184 of these coins. Because there are over 700 million in existence, they are extremely easy to find in circulation.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\">\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv align=\"center\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ccolgroup>\u003Ccol>\u003Ccol>\u003Ccol>\u003C\u002Fcolgroup>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Grade\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Philadelphia\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">1979 D Dime Value\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>MS-63\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>$1.50–$3.00\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>$1.50–$3.00\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>MS-65\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>$8.00–$12.00\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>$8.00–$12.00\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>MS-67\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>$80–$100+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>$75–$100+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>MS-68+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>$450–$800\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>$500–$950\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan>The S Proof Varieties\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>The San Francisco Mint produced two distinct types of S mint marks for the 1979 Proof sets. The Type 2 is significantly scarcer and more valuable.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Type 1 Filled S\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>– \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>The S is blobby or filled in. This is the common variety found in most 1979 Proof sets, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">$2–$15\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Type 2 Clear S\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan> – The S is sharp, distinct, and has clear loops in the letter. This was a new mint mark punch introduced late in 1979, \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">$30–$120+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"content3\" class=\"anchor-scroll-margin\">\u003Cspan>1979 Dime Error List\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2025\u002Fseptember\u002Fci_en_article_659_4.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"1979 Roosevelt Dime\" style=\"\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>On top of grading, another factor greatly influences the value of the 1979 dime errors. Most items worth money have an error. Rare error items may have one or multiple mishaps, like:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Off-Center Strike\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Clipped Planchet\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Broadstrike\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Double Die (Obverse or Reverse)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Die Breaks \u002F Cuds\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Transitional or Wrong Planchet Strikes\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\">For better identification, look for the 1979 dime error list with pictures.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"content4\" class=\"anchor-scroll-margin\">\u003Cspan>1979 Dime Error List With Identification Tips\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 700;\">\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">The No S Proof\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>This is the most significant error for 1979. It occurs only in Proof Sets. Look for an item with a deep, mirror-like finish and frosted details that lack an S mint mark. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Do not confuse this with a standard Philadelphia one. A common item has no mint mark but has a dull, satin finish. The No S error must have the mirror-polished surface of a collector's Proof coin.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\">$1,500–$2,500+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 700;\">\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Off-Center Strike\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>This happens when the coin blank isn't centered when the dies hit it. Part of the design is missing, and a portion of the coin is blank. For the highest value, the date and the mint mark must still be visible on the 1979 D dime error list.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2025\u002Fseptember\u002Fci_en_article_659_5.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"1979 D Roosevelt Dime\" style=\"\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\">$20–$150+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 700;\">\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Broadstruck Defect\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>This occurs when the collar is missing during the strike.  The coin will be wider and thinner than a normal dime, and the edges will be smooth (no ridges\u002Freeds). Compare it to a normal dime. If it’s significantly wider but the design is still fully present (not cut off), it’s a broadstrike.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\">$10–$50\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 700;\">\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Clipped Planchet\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>This happens when the machine that punches out the coin blanks overlaps with a hole already punched in the metal strip.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2025\u002Fseptember\u002Fci_en_article_659_6.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"1979 S Roosevelt Dime\" style=\"\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>A crescent-shaped or straight piece is missing from the edge of the coin. Look for the rim directly opposite the clip, which will often be weak or flattened because the metal didn't have enough pressure to form correctly.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\">$15–$80\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 700;\">\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Die Cracks and Cuds\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>As the coin dies wear out, they develop cracks that fill with metal during striking. Raised, jagged lines of metal on the surface. If the crack is at the edge and forms a piece of metal, it is called a Cud. A die crack is raised. If the line is indented into the coin, it is just a scratch.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\">$5–$50\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"content5\" class=\"anchor-scroll-margin\">\u003Cspan>What Makes a 1979 Dime Valuable?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>All of the mint marks we’ve just described are also graded. Grading helps determine the value of the coin and describes the overall state of the piece. The higher the grade, the more defined and appealing the coin is.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\">\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv align=\"left\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ccolgroup>\u003Ccol width=\"223\">\u003Ccol width=\"358\">\u003C\u002Fcolgroup>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Feature\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Details\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Date\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Clear numbers\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Composition\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Original metal mix\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Condition\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Circulated or MS\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Full Torch\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>The horizontal lines on the reverse, which are separated\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Errors\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Unique coin anomalies\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Clear S Type 2 Proof\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Clear S mint mark\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan>Collectors Equipment\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 700;\">\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Optical Tools\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>The most valuable features of a piece, such as the shape of the \"S\" mint mark or the separation of the lines on the torch, are too small to see clearly with the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>10x Jewelers Loupe – is the industry standard. A 10x magnification is perfect for distinguishing a Type 1 (Filled S) from a Type 2 (Clear S).\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2025\u002Fseptember\u002Fci_en_article_659_7.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"1979 S Type 2 Roosevelt Dime\" style=\"\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Digital USB Microscope – many collectors use these to project the coin onto a laptop or phone screen. It is excellent for identifying die cracks or verifying the Full Torch (FT) lines on the reverse.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 700;\">\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Measurement Tools\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>These are essential for identifying striking errors such as broadstruck coins or off-center strikes.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Digital Scale – a standard item should weigh 2.268 grams. If your coin weighs significantly more or less, it might be struck on a wrong planchet (a rare and valuable error).\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2025\u002Fseptember\u002Fci_en_article_659_8.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"1979 D Roosevelt Dime\" style=\"\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Digital Calipers – to measure the diameter. A standard item is 17.91 mm. If the coin is wider than this and has a smooth edge, it confirms a Broadstruck error.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 700;\">\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Specialized Lighting\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Incandescent or LED Desk Lamp: Good lighting is critical to differentiate between a common 1979 dime value no mint mark, and the rare No S Proof. You need a strong light source to check if the fields of the coin have a mirror-like reflection, which is the hallmark of a Proof coin.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan>2026 Resources\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">AI Identification App\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan> like PCGS CoinFacts uses image recognition to help you identify varieties and provide instant access to the latest 2026 price guides.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2025\u002Fseptember\u002Fci_en_article_659_9.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"1979 S Roosevelt Dime\" style=\"\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>High-Resolution \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\">Comparison Guides\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan> use sites like PCGS Photograde to compare your coin side-by-side with professional images of Mint State and Proof coins.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\">Check the 5 best free coin \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fblog\u002Fcollector-apps-and-tools\u002Ftop-5-free-coin-identifier-apps-you-need-to-try-in-2024\">\u003Cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-style: italic;\">identification apps\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"> in 2026.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"content6\" class=\"anchor-scroll-margin\">\u003Cspan>Is a 1979 Dime Worth Anything in Circulation?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Most everyday coins contain only a dime. A worn-out coin from a cash register or a parking lot won't pay for valuable purchases in today's world. Several factors increase the value of circulated coins compared to their face value.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>First, the original luster and visible signs of wear. Second, if the coin has full bands on the reverse, it is valuable regardless of its appearance. Third, if the coin has a genuine coin defect, such as a double die or misaligned strike.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan>Advantages of Investing\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2025\u002Fseptember\u002Fci_en_article_659_10.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"1979 D Roosevelt Dime\" style=\"\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>The Condition Rarity – because items were workhorse coins for the economy, finding non-proofs in grades of MS-67 or MS-68 is difficult.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Low Entry Cost for Varieties – collectors can still find S Type 2 Clear S proofs at relatively affordable prices compared to older rarities. As more collectors attempt to complete sets, the demand is expected to remain steady.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003Cspan>Modern Accessibility – in contrast to the 19th-century rarities, items are still occasionally found in unsearched rolls or estate Proof sets.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"content7\" class=\"anchor-scroll-margin\">\u003Cspan>FAQ\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cdiv class=\"faq\">\u003Cdetails class=\"faq__item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\u002FQuestion\">\u003Csummary class=\"faq__summary\">\u003Ch3 itemprop=\"name\">Is the 1979 dime worth anything?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cdiv class=\"faq__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\u002FAnswer\">\u003Cp itemprop=\"text\">For example, Denver 1979 dime D mint mark items in MS-68 reach $500–$950 dollars.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003Cdetails class=\"faq__item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\u002FQuestion\">\u003Csummary class=\"faq__summary\">\u003Ch3 itemprop=\"name\">Does a 1979 dime have a mint mark?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cdiv class=\"faq__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\u002FAnswer\">\u003Cp itemprop=\"text\">The items have two main mint marks – D and S.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003Cdetails class=\"faq__item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\u002FQuestion\">\u003Csummary class=\"faq__summary\">\u003Ch3 itemprop=\"name\">What is a 1979 dime made of?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cdiv class=\"faq__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\u002FAnswer\">\u003Cp itemprop=\"text\">1\u002F4 of the item is copper.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003Cdetails class=\"faq__item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\u002FQuestion\">\u003Csummary class=\"faq__summary\">\u003Ch3 itemprop=\"name\">Why are some 1979 dimes valuable to collectors?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cdiv class=\"faq__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\u002FAnswer\">\u003Cp itemprop=\"text\">Valuable item anomalies are a future investment for many professional numismatists.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003Cdetails class=\"faq__item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\u002FQuestion\">\u003Csummary class=\"faq__summary\">\u003Ch3 itemprop=\"name\">Should a 1979 dime have a mint mark?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cdiv class=\"faq__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\u002FAnswer\">\u003Cp itemprop=\"text\">The pieces should have a mint mark, but the Philadelphia item is an exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003Cdetails class=\"faq__item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\u002FQuestion\">\u003Csummary class=\"faq__summary\">\u003Ch3 itemprop=\"name\">What does a 1979 dime look like?\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cdiv class=\"faq__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\u002FAnswer\">\u003Cp itemprop=\"text\">A metal composition gem with a Franklin D. Roosevelt portrait.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cspan>Related Coin Value Guides:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cul class=\"related\">\u003Cli class=\"related__item\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fblog\u002Fcoins-overview\u002F1970-dime-value\">1970 Dime Coin Value\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli class=\"related__item\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fblog\u002Fcoins-overview\u002F1960-1-franc-coin-value\">1960 1 Franc Coin Value\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli class=\"related__item\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fblog\u002Fcoins-overview\u002F1968-mexico-olympic-coin\">1968 25 Pesos Coin Value\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli class=\"related__item\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fblog\u002Fcoins-overview\u002F1977-silver-jubilee-coin\">1977 Jubilee Coin Value\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli class=\"related__item\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fblog\u002Fcoins-overview\u002F1976-olympic-gold-coin-value\">1976 Olympic Coin Value\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli class=\"related__item\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoin-identifier.com\u002Fblog\u002Fcoins-overview\u002F1975-nickel-value\">1975 Nickel Coin Value\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",10,"coin","2026-05-08T15:23:18Z","1979-dime-value","1979",{"current_page":332,"list":333,"total_pages":401},1,[334,343,350,356,363,370,376,382,388,395],{"header":335,"card_img":336,"publish_date":337,"short":338,"url":339,"category_url":295,"category_name":294,"time_to_read":340,"type":341,"created":342},"Moneta aurea significato: origine, tipi e valore","\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2026\u002Fapril\u002Fci_it_article_main_50.webp","","La produzione di monete in metalli preziosi è stata a lungo associata a emissioni commemorative o a edizioni speciali, e la circolazione ordinaria può essere composta soltanto da metalli di base e leghe. Tuttavia, prima dell’età moderna, le monete d’oro e d’argento erano piuttosto comuni, poiché erano destinate a possedere in sé il valore reale, non quello nominale.","moneta-aurea",7,"article","2026-04-21T16:26:43Z",{"header":344,"card_img":345,"publish_date":337,"short":346,"url":347,"category_url":295,"category_name":294,"time_to_read":348,"type":341,"created":349},"Zecca dello Stato monete da collezione: prezzi ed edizioni","\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2026\u002Fapril\u002Fci_it_article_main_48.webp","Ogni zecca rispettabile, che rispetta la nicchia dei collezionisti di monete, si sforza di creare un programma speciale, che è dedicato alle emissioni da collezione, a parte la normale monetazione circolante.","monete-da-collezione",8,"2026-04-21T15:33:36Z",{"header":351,"card_img":352,"publish_date":337,"short":353,"url":354,"category_url":295,"category_name":294,"time_to_read":340,"type":341,"created":355},"Moneda de 10 céntimos en España","\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2026\u002Fapril\u002Fci_es_article_main_74.webp","En España, la moneda de diez céntimos de euro de oro nórdico ha circulado desde la introducción del euro en 2002. Llevando consigo la efigie de Miguel de Cervantes como símbolo de la universalidad de la literatura española. El precio puede alcanzar varios cientos de euros.","moneda-de-10-centimos-valiosa","2026-04-21T13:37:04Z",{"header":357,"card_img":358,"publish_date":359,"short":360,"url":361,"category_url":295,"category_name":294,"time_to_read":340,"type":341,"created":362},"Moneta da 5 euro Italia: valore, emissioni e verifica","\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2026\u002Fapril\u002Fci_it_article_main_51.webp","2026\u002F04\u002F20","A parte le monete di circolazione ordinaria, la Zecca di Stato italiana introduce regolarmente monete da collezione, dedicate a diversi temi, anni e occasioni provenienti dall’Italia e da tutto il mondo. Tra gli esempi più notevoli ci sono le monete da 5 euro, cioè emissioni speciali da collezione rilasciate in quantità limitate.","moneta-da-5-euro","2026-04-21T13:23:22Z",{"header":364,"card_img":365,"publish_date":337,"short":366,"url":367,"category_url":295,"category_name":294,"time_to_read":368,"type":341,"created":369},"Moneda de 2 euros Francia 2001","\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2026\u002Fapril\u002Fci_es_article_main_73.webp","La moneda Arbol de la Vida 2001 se ha convertido en una de las piezas más buscadas de la numismática europea moderna. Francia se unió a la eurozona en 1999 y, para 2001, el país estaba produciendo millones de piezas para su circulación. Su valor es de hasta 200 euros.","moneda-2-euros-francia-2001",6,"2026-04-20T14:26:26Z",{"header":371,"card_img":372,"publish_date":337,"short":373,"url":374,"category_url":295,"category_name":294,"time_to_read":326,"type":341,"created":375},"Moneda de 2 euros Árbol de la Vida","\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2026\u002Fapril\u002Fci_es_article_main_72.webp","Esta edición francesa, que presenta un árbol estilizado dentro de un hexágono, representa la herencia artística de la República Francesa. Moneda 2 euros Arbol de la Vida precio de venta al público en los mercados locales ronda los cientos de dólares.","moneda-2-euros-arbol-de-la-vida","2026-04-20T14:17:05Z",{"header":377,"card_img":378,"publish_date":337,"short":379,"url":380,"category_url":295,"category_name":294,"time_to_read":326,"type":341,"created":381},"Moneda de 40 euros 2025 en España","\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2026\u002Fapril\u002Fci_es_article_main_71.webp","La moneda de 40 euros de 2025 conmemora la participación de Su Alteza Real la Princesa de Asturias, doña Leonor, heredera del trono español, en el XCVII Crucero de Instrucción del prestigioso buque escuela Juan Sebastián Elcano. Es un valor de hasta 100 euros.","moneda-40-euros-2025","2026-04-20T14:03:28Z",{"header":383,"card_img":384,"publish_date":337,"short":385,"url":386,"category_url":295,"category_name":294,"time_to_read":326,"type":341,"created":387},"Monedas Españolas Valiosas","\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2026\u002Fapril\u002Fci_es_article_main_70.webp","Desde los tesoros de oro del Imperio Romano hasta los galeones de plata de la época colonial y la peseta moderna, las monedas antiguas valiosas españolas gozan de renombre mundial. En la comunidad numismática, su valor puede variar desde unos pocos euros hasta millones de euros. En esta guía, aprenderá más sobre monedas españolas antiguas mas valiosas.","monedas-espanolas-valiosas","2026-04-20T13:59:18Z",{"header":389,"card_img":390,"publish_date":337,"short":391,"url":392,"category_url":295,"category_name":294,"time_to_read":393,"type":341,"created":394},"Monedas Conmemorativas 2 Euros 2026","\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2026\u002Fapril\u002Fci_es_article_main_69.webp","El año 2026 promete ser fructífero en la comunidad numismática. Se emitirán piezas conmemorativas en todos los países de Europa, incluida España.","monedas-conmemorativas-2-euros-2026",9,"2026-04-20T13:51:10Z",{"header":396,"card_img":397,"publish_date":337,"short":398,"url":399,"category_url":295,"category_name":294,"time_to_read":340,"type":341,"created":400},"Monedas conmemorativas de 2 euros 2025","\u002Fgallery\u002Fcoins_overview\u002F2026\u002Fapril\u002Fci_es_article_main_68.webp","Cada año, la eurozona presenta al mundo nuevos ejemplares en el campo de la numismática. Por lo general, están dedicados a eventos históricos y personalidades importantes para el país. 2025 no es una excepción; ya hay un catálogo de este año de piezas del Renacimiento (por ejemplo, Miguel Ángel) y otras variantes modernas.","monedas-conmemorativas-2-euros-2027","2026-04-20T13:43:15Z",120]