The coin described is a 1996 Roosevelt Dime, a ten-cent piece that is part of the United States currency system. This particular coin was minted at the Denver Mint, as indicated by the 'D' mint mark. The Roosevelt Dime, named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt, has been a staple of American coinage since its introduction in 1946. The coin has a diameter of 17.9 mm and weighs 2.27 grams, crafted from a composition of copper-nickel clad copper. Its design features a profile of Roosevelt on the obverse, while the reverse showcases a torch, olive branch, and oak branch, symbolizing liberty and peace. In 1996, a significant mintage of 1,400,300,000 dimes was produced, making this coin relatively common. As such, its market value typically hovers around its face value of ten cents, unless in uncirculated or specially graded conditions, where it might fetch slightly more. Overall, this coin represents a convenient piece of everyday currency with a rich historical background.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.1 |
| diameter | 17.9 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Copper-Nickel clad Copper |
| mint-mark | D |
| mintage | 1400300000 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 2.27 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1996 |