President Franklin D. Roosevelt
The obverse of the current dime depicts the profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the reverse boasts an olive branch, a torch, and an oak branch, from left to right respectively. As of 2011, the dime coin cost 5.65 cents to produce.
What does the front and back of a dime look like?
The front (obverse) of the dime pictures a left-facing profile of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the only four-term President of the United States of America. The back (reverse) of the dime pictures a torch with an olive branch to the left and an oak branch to the right.
What is the front side of a coin?
heads
Parts of a Coin The front side (“heads”) of a coin. The back side (“tails”) of a coin.
What years to look for in dimes?
Most Roosevelt dimes from the 1946–1964 period are very common. Thus they are worth only their precious metal value if worn. In general, well-circulated Roosevelt dimes made before 1965 are worth between $1.25 and $2. Lightly worn examples of scarcer issues are worth significantly more.
Who is on the front of the US dime?
The current coin, in circulation since January 1946, is known as the Roosevelt dime; it features a bust of Franklin Roosevelt on the front side. The coin was designed by John Sinnock, Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint.
What’s the picture on the back of a dime?
The back of a dime features the image of a burning torch along with an olive branch and the branch from an oak tree on either side.
Who was the first president to be on a dime?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt is on the dime. Just like the nickel, the dime has gone through many design changes since it was originally minted in 1796. Here are the six different designs: Who is on The Quarter?
What do the symbols on the tails of a dime mean?
What appears on the “tails” side of the dime, and what do these symbols mean? According to the U.S. Mint, those symbols are a torch (a symbol of liberty), an olive branch (a symbol of peace), and an oak branch (a symbol of strength and independence). See the World War 2 discovery kept secret for over 70 years!
