1948-S 10C, FB

Description

1948-S Roosevelt Dime, FB, PCGS MS68. This exceptional 1948-S dime represents a significant offering from the early Roosevelt series, graded PCGS MS68 with the coveted FB (Full Bands) designation. Struck at the San Francisco Mint during a period of substantial mintage (35,520,000 pieces), this example has survived in remarkable condition. The FB designation indicates sharp, fully-defined horizontal bands on the torch reverse—a criterion that dramatically elevates desirability among Roosevelt dime specialists, as many examples from this era show weakness in these details. Composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, this dime exhibits the lustrous surfaces and sharp strike characteristics expected of premium-grade examples. The MS68 grade places this coin among the finest known for the date and mint combination, with only 14 examples certified across all grading services at this level. The combination of exceptional preservation, full strike detail, and scarcity in the MS68 grade makes this an important acquisition for serious Roosevelt dime collectors seeking high-end examples from the early series. Designed by John R. Sinnock, this coin represents an important transitional period in American coinage history, making it both numismatically significant and visually appealing to advanced collectors focused on pre-1965 silver coinage.