🚨 BREAKING: This Roosevelt Dime Sold for $13,200 – Could Yours Be Next?
While most Roosevelt dimes are worth just 10¢, the 1949 Type 1 Full Band (FB) business strike is a legendary rarity that has sold for $13,200+ in top condition. Here’s why this dime is so valuable—and how to spot one in your collection!
🔍 What Makes the 1949 Type 1 FB Dime Special?
1. The “Full Band” Rarity
- Normal Roosevelt dimes have weak or incomplete bands on the torch.
- Full Band (FB) dimes show sharp, fully separated horizontal lines—a sign of a perfect strike.
- Fewer than 50 confirmed in MS68 condition!
2. Type 1 vs. Type 2 Design
- Type 1 (1946-1964): Stronger details, better strike quality.
- Type 2 (1965+): Weaker details due to mint cost-cutting.
3. Silver Content (90% Pure)
- Weighs 2.50g (modern dimes weigh 2.27g).
- Magnet test: Won’t stick (unlike copper-nickel dimes).
💵 Value Breakdown (2024 Prices)
| Grade | Value |
|---|---|
| MS65 (FB) | $1,500 |
| MS66 (FB) | $3,000 |
| MS67 (FB) | $7,500 |
| MS68 (FB) | $13,200+ |
Record Sale: $13,200 (PCGS MS68 FB)
🕵️♂️ How to Spot This $13K Dime
Step 1: Check the Date & Mintmark
- Must be 1949 (no mintmark = Philadelphia issue).
- “Type 1” reverse (sharper details).
Step 2: Inspect the Torch Bands
- Use a 10x loupe to check for three fully separated lines.
- Weak or merged bands = not FB.
Step 3: Verify Weight & Metal
- 2.50g (silver) vs. 2.27g (modern).
- Edge: Solid silver (no copper stripe).
🚨 Common Errors to Look For
While hunting for the 1949 FB dime, watch for these valuable mistakes:
✅ 1949-S Micro S (tiny mintmark) → $500+
✅ 1949 Doubled Die Obverse (DDO) → $1,000+
✅ Off-Center Strikes (10%+) → $100-$500
🚀 What to Do If You Find One
- Handle with gloves (fingerprints reduce value).
- Photograph under natural light (focus on bands).
- Submit to PCGS/NGC for grading.
- Auction through Heritage or Stack’s Bowers.
⚠️ Never clean it—you could erase thousands!
🌎 Where to Search for This Treasure
- Old coin rolls (ask banks for silver dime rolls).
- Estate sales & antique shops (unsearched collections).
- Coin dealers’ “junk silver” bins.
“I found mine in my grandfather’s WWII coin collection!”
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