A Perfect Proof from the San Francisco Mint

This listing offers a remarkable and highly collectible piece of modern American numismatics. It is a 2009-S Clad Roosevelt Dime, officially certified by the Numismatic Guaranty Company, or NGC, at the highest possible grade: PF70 Ultra Cameo. This coin represents the pinnacle of modern proof minting, displaying exceptional strike quality, pristine surfaces, and deep mirror-like fields that create a strong cameo contrast with the frosted devices. It is securely encased in a protective NGC holder, accompanied by certification number 1218689-030.

Historical Context: The Roosevelt Dime Series

The Roosevelt Dime was first issued in 1946, the year after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The dime was a natural choice to honor FDR, who had been instrumental in the March of Dimes fundraising campaign to combat polio, the disease that left him paralyzed. The obverse portrait was created by Mint Chief Engraver John R. Sinnock, and the coin was released on January 30, 1946, to coincide with Roosevelt's birthday.

For the first two decades, the Roosevelt dime remained unchanged, but in 1965, the 90 percent silver composition was replaced with a copper-nickel clad format due to rising silver prices. Since 1992, Proof versions have been struck in both silver and clad compositions. This 2009-S Clad Proof is struck in the same copper-nickel composition as modern circulation dimes, 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel, but with the superior finish of a proof coin.

Design and Specifications

The obverse, designed by John R. Sinnock, features a left-facing bust of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The inscription LIBERTY appears on the left periphery, IN GOD WE TRUST below the chin, and the date 2009 with the S mint mark on the right side. The reverse features a torch of liberty in the center, flanked by an olive branch on the left, symbolizing peace, and an oak branch on the right, symbolizing strength and independence. The inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DIME encircle the periphery.

Product Specifications

Denomination: 10 Cents, Dime
Year: 2009
Mint: San Francisco, S mint mark
Grade: PF70 Ultra Cameo
Certification: NGC
Certification Number: 1218689-030
Designer: John R. Sinnock
Composition: 75 percent Copper, 25 percent Nickel
Weight: 2.27 grams
Diameter: 17.90 millimeters
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: 1,377,424 pieces

Understanding the PF70 Ultra Cameo Designation

PF70, or Proof 70, is the highest possible grade awarded to a proof coin. It signifies a coin with no visible imperfections, even when inspected under magnification. This grade is awarded only to coins in pristine, flawless condition. Ultra Cameo indicates a bold, visually apparent contrast between the deeply frosted raised design elements and the highly reflective, mirror-like background fields. This designation enhances the visual impact and detail of the coin.

This coin has been authenticated and graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company, or NGC, one of the world's leading third-party coin grading services. It is securely encased in a tamper-evident NGC holder with certification number 1218689-030, which protects the coin's condition and guarantees its authenticity. The serial number can be verified on the official NGC website.

Why This Coin Deserves a Place in Your Collection

This coin carries certified authenticity and grade, as the NGC slab provides a lifetime guarantee of the coin's genuineness and flawless PF70 grade, verifiable by certification number. It is a perfect grade, with the PF70 Ultra Cameo designation representing the highest possible grade for a proof coin, with no visible imperfections even under magnification. It features a historic design, with the enduring portrait of FDR by John R. Sinnock, a design that has remained virtually unchanged since 1946. It is a San Francisco proof issue, struck at the historic San Francisco Mint, a facility known for producing high-quality proof coins. Most of all, it represents the modern clad composition of the post-1965 era of the dime, struck in copper-nickel clad format.

This coin is more than currency. It is a perfect proof from the San Francisco Mint, offering a flawless PF70 Ultra Cameo example of the iconic Roosevelt Dime. For the discerning collector, it represents a truly significant and desirable acquisition.

The auction is live. Coins of this caliber do not appear often. Place your bid and secure this remarkable piece of history for your collection.

Dimensions:
Height 4.5, Width 3.5, Depth 0.5 inches
Weight 0.1 lbs

Condition:
Excellent, as certified by NGC.

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• Low Estimate: 150.00
• High Estimate: 250.00