This coin is a Roosevelt Dime issued by the United States Mint in 1978. It is a ten-cent piece, also known as a dime, and is made of a copper-nickel clad over a core of pure copper. Minted in Philadelphia, it bears the mint mark "P," which signifies its origin from that particular facility. The dime measures 17.9 millimeters in diameter and weighs 2.27 grams. With a total mintage of 663,980,000 coins, this specific year produced a substantial quantity, characteristic of the Roosevelt Dime series, which began in 1946 to honor President Franklin D. Roosevelt. As for its value, while the intrinsic metal value is relatively low due to the high mintage and commonality of the series, the coin can hold numismatic interest for collectors, especially in higher grades. It's part of a series that reflects important American history and is a staple in everyday commerce during its circulation. Overall, this 1978 Roosevelt Dime showcases the iconic design featuring a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt on the obverse and a torch, olive branch, and oak branch on the reverse, symbolizing liberty, peace, and strength, respectively.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.1 |
| diameter | 17.9 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Copper-Nickel clad Copper |
| mint-mark | P |
| mintage | 663980000 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 2.27 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1978 |