coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 10c \ Roosevelt Dimes \ 1959 \ Philadelphia
The Roosevelt Dime, minted in the United States since 1946, features the profile of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The 1959 Philadelphia Mint issue is notable for its absence of a mint mark on the coin's reverse. This denomination is composed of a clad metal, consisting of a core of pure copper and outer layers of nickel and copper. Collectors often seek the 1959 dated coins in various grades, with higher grades commanding significant premiums in the marketplace.