1967 Roosevelt Dime (Non-Gold Clad Issue)
Coin (Numismatic/Circulation) · None. The silver-colored exterior is a nickel-copper alloy designed to mimic the appearance of silver, not white gold.
Purity: 0% (Non-Gold). This item is a copper-nickel clad composition (75% copper, 25% nickel clad over a pure copper core). It contains no gold content.
Type
Coin (Numismatic/Circulation)
Purity
0% (Non-Gold). This item is a copper-nickel clad composition (75% copper, 25% nickel clad over a pure copper core). It contains no gold content.
Gold Type
None. The silver-colored exterior is a nickel-copper alloy designed to mimic the appearance of silver, not white gold.
Weight
2.27 grams (Standard U.S. Mint specification)
Description
A standard circulation 1967 Roosevelt Dime. The obverse features the profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt facing left. This coin was produced during the transition years following the Coinage Act of 1965, which removed silver from Roosevelt dimes in favor of a base-metal clad composition. It shows visible signs of circulation wear and surface abrasions.
Key Features
Roosevelt profile, 1967 date, absence of mint mark, reeded edge, copper-colored horizontal line visible on the edge (diagnostic of clad coinage).
Color & Finish
Silver-grey metallic luster with a matte/circulated finish. Significant surface scratches and a dark patina/spotting near the date suggest environmental exposure.
Hallmarks & Stamps
No gold hallmarks. Obverse features 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the date '1967'. Designer initials 'JS' (John Sinnock) are visible at the base of the neck. No mint mark (typical for 1967).
Dimensions Estimate
17.9 mm diameter; 1.35 mm thickness (Standard Dime size)
Gemstones & Inlays
None
Clasp & Closure
Reeded edge (milled edge with vertical grooves)
Chain & Links
N/A
Craftsmanship Details
Mass-produced via high-speed steam or hydraulic presses. Striking is average for the period; details in hair are moderately defined but show flattening from wear.
Authentication Indicators
Weight, diameter, and magnetic properties are consistent with U.S. Mint clad coinage. The lack of a 'hallmark' and the presence of a copper core on the rim are red flags for any claim of gold content.
Origin & Maker
United States Mint (Philadelphia, though no mint mark was used in 1967)
Era & Period
Modern Era (1965-Present Clad Period)
Age Estimate
Dated 1967; approximately 57 years old.
Cultural Significance
The Roosevelt Dime commemorates FDR and his founding of the March of Dimes to combat polio.
Condition Notes
Circulated/Good. Visible bag marks, contact scratches, and minor staining/oxidation near the date field. No significant numismatic grade; typical pocket change wear.
Value Estimate
Face value ($0.10 USD). There is no gold melt value. High-grade MS-67 examples can carry a small premium, but this circulated specimen is worth exactly ten cents.
Care & Maintenance
No special cleaning required as value is nominal. Store in a dry environment. Do not use abrasive cleaners if keeping for a low-level collection.
Similar Items
1964 Roosevelt Dime (90% Silver), 1967 Special Mint Set (SMS) Dime (Satin finish), and various commemorative gold medals which may share similar diameters but differ in weight and hallmarks.
Interesting Facts
From 1965 to 1967, the U.S. Mint did not use mint marks on any coins to discourage hobbyist hoarding during a national coin shortage.