STOP! DON’T SPEND THAT 1968 DIME! 🚨 Most people think a dime is just worth 10 cents, but certain 1968 Roosevelt Dimes are hiding a secret worth thousands of dollars. We are talking about life-changing money for a single coin! If you find the “No S” Proof or the “Transitional Silver” error, you could be sitting on a goldmine. Watch this video to see exactly what to look for before you hit the checkout line!
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In this video, we break down the Commonly Overlooked 1968 Dimes that collectors are desperate to find.
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The “No S” Proof Error: A legendary mistake where the San Francisco mint forgot the mint mark. One recently sold for over $48,000!
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The 1968 Silver Transitional Error: Dimes were supposed to be clad (copper-nickel) by 1968, but a few were accidentally struck on 90% silver planchets. These can be worth $5,000 to $9,000+.
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Double Dies & Off-Center Strikes: We’ll show you the microscopic details that turn a common coin into a high-value auction item.
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The Mystery of the 1968 Roosevelt Dime
The year 1968 was a pivotal moment for the United States Mint. It was the first year that mint marks returned to coins after a three-year hiatus (1965–1967) intended to discourage coin hoarding during the silver transition. However, this reintroduction led to one of the most famous blunders in numismatic history: the 1968 “No S” Proof Dime.
How to Identify the $48,000 “No S” Error
To find this coin, you must first understand the difference between a Business Strike and a Proof Strike.
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Business Strikes: These were made for general circulation in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver (D mint mark). A 1968 dime with no mint mark from your pocket is usually just a common Philadelphia strike worth 10 cents.
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Proof Strikes: These were made specifically for collectors and feature a mirror-like finish and frosted details. They were all supposed to have an “S” mint mark.
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The Error: A tiny number of Proof sets were released where the dime was missing the “S”. Because it’s a Proof coin, it will look much shinier and more detailed than a regular dime. If it’s shiny like a mirror and has NO mint mark, you found it.
The “Accidental” Silver 1968 Dime
By 1968, all dimes were supposed to be made of a copper-nickel “clad” composition. However, mint workers occasionally left old 90% silver planchets (from 1964 or earlier) in the machinery.
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How to check: Look at the edge of the coin. If you see a solid silver color with no copper stripe, weigh it!
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Weight Test: A standard clad dime weighs 2.27 grams. A rare silver 1968 error weighs 2.5 grams.
Other Rare Varieties to Watch For
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Double Die Obverse (DDO): Look closely at the words “IN GOD WE TRUST” and the date. If you see clear doubling of the letters, the value jumps significantly.
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Broadstrikes: If the coin looks flatter and wider than usual with no ridges (reeding) on the edge, it may have been struck outside the collar.
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Off-Center Strikes: If the design is shifted to one side, leaving a crescent moon of blank metal, you have a valuable error!
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