1953-D Roosevelt Dime NGC MS68 FT

Grade: NGC MS68 FT (Full Torch)
Denomination: 10 Cents (Dime)
Year: 1953-D
Certification Number: 503809-014

This exquisite 1953-D Roosevelt Dime, graded MS68 FT by NGC, represents one of the highest-quality examples known of this mid-century classic. Boasting pristine surfaces, razor-sharp details, and brilliant luster, this coin displays the craftsmanship of the Denver Mint at its peak. The Full Torch (FT) designation highlights exceptional strike quality, with fully defined horizontal and vertical lines on the torch’s flame, an attribute coveted by collectors of high-end Roosevelt dimes.

The obverse features President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s portrait, honoring his legacy and leadership through the Great Depression and World War II. The reverse depicts a torch flanked by an olive branch and an oak branch, symbolizing liberty, peace, and strength.

Highlights

• Certified MS68 FT by NGC, placing it among the finest known examples of the 1953-D issue.

• Brilliant luster with smooth, mark-free fields and sharp, fully defined torch details.

• Denver Mint issue, identified by the “D” mintmark to the left of the torch on the reverse.

• Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper; contains 0.0723 troy ounces of pure silver.

• Diameter: 17.9 mm

• Designer: John R. Sinnock

Historical Significance

The Roosevelt Dime series began in 1946, shortly after President Roosevelt’s passing, as a tribute to his leadership and his role in founding the March of Dimes campaign. The 1953-D issue comes from the postwar era of strong U.S. minting quality, though very few examples survived in such pristine MS68 FT condition, making this coin a standout rarity.

Collector Appeal

This 1953-D Roosevelt Dime in NGC MS68 FT is an elite-level coin with impeccable eye appeal, full strike definition, and brilliant originality. A top-tier gem for any advanced Roosevelt Dime or 20th-century U.S. coin collection.