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NGC began certifying Full Torch (FT) Roosevelt Dimes April 14, 2003. The designation FT for Full Torch will be applied to Roosevelt Dimes having both upper and lower pair of horizontal bands split as well as the vertical lines of the torch being defined. NGC began certifying Full Torch (FT) Roosevelt Dimes April 14, 2003. The designation FT for Full Torch will be applied to Roosevelt Dimes having both upper and lower pair of horizontal bands split as well as the vertical lines of the torch being defined. The FT designation will not apply to proof coins. The addition of the FT designation comes at the overwhelming request from NGC's collector and dealer base. The following image illustrates what is required to receive the FT designation. Note the upper and lower set of horizontal bands that are required to be split without major interruptions. Notice also the vertical lines on the torch are also defined without major interruptions.
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Which type of coin does the torch of liberty appear on?
The Torch of Liberty appears on the "tails" side of the Mercury Head dime which was in use just before the current design-The Roosevelt Dime.
What do the torch oak leaves and olive branch mean on a dime?
The Roosevelt dime reverse design elements of a torch, olive branch, and oak branch symbolized, respectively, liberty, peace, and victory.
What is the significance of the torch on the back of the dime?
The three symbols on the back of a Roosevelt Dime all have special significance. The torch represents Freedom, the oak branch represents Strength, and the olive branch represents Peace.
What is the design of the back of the Roservelt dime?
On the back of a Roosevelt dime, there is the image of a torch, an olive branch, and an oak branch. The torch represents liberty, the olive branch represents peace, and the oak branch represents victory.
Was there a 1953 Roosevelt dime with JS mint mark?
No, the JS refers to the designer's initials. Any mintmark on a dime from 1953 will be found on the reverse to the left of the torch.
What is on the other side of the dime?
The current Roosevelt dime has been minted in the United States since 1946. The front has Roosevelt's profile while the back design is a torch flanked by an olive branch and an oak branch.
What tree is on the dime?
On the back of the dime, there is an olive branch and an oak branch.
What is pictured on the front and back of the US dime?
On the front is Franklin D. Roosevelt, on the back is an olive branch, a torch, and an oak branch.
Who is on the tails side of a dime?
There is no person on the reverse side of a US dime, it is a torch along with oak and olive branches. On the obverse (heads) side of the current US dimes, Franklin D. Roosevelt is displayed.
I have a 1940 roosevelt dime and know it is fake or mistyped. Is there any value to this dime?
If you have a 1940 Roosevelt dime it is fake. The Roosevelt dime was not produced by the US Mint until 1946.
Where do you look for the mint mark on a1946 dime?
The mintmark ( if it has one ) on Roosevelt dimes from 1946 through 1964 is just to the left of the bottom of the torch on the reverse of the coin.
How much is a 1943S Roosevelt dime worth?
The first Roosevelt dime was struck in 1946.
