1982 10C NO P, FB

Description

1982-P Roosevelt Dime No Mintmark, Strong Strike, PCGS MS67. The 1982-P Roosevelt Dime represents one of the most significant modern U.S. mint errors, resulting from a working die that was inadvertently placed into service without the Philadelphia "P" mintmark. This variety was discovered in late 1982, most famously at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, and subsequently throughout Pennsylvania. The "No Mintmark" variety is believed to have been produced by a single die, making it genuinely scarce in the modern coinage era. This example exhibits a Strong strike, indicating nearly full definition across all design elements—a characteristic that distinguishes it from the "Weak" strike variant, which displays flattened outer details. The Strong version is generally considered more numismatically significant by specialists. Struck on the standard copper-nickel composition (75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center) and weighing 2.27 grams, this dime displays the classic Roosevelt obverse and eagle reverse designed by John R. Sinnock. Graded PCGS MS67 (PCGS #55494896), this coin ranks among the finest certified examples of this variety. According to PCGS population data, only 10 examples have been graded finer, with just 32 total certified for this date and variety combination. The MS67 grade reflects exceptional luster and eye appeal with minimal surface disturbance. The 1982 "No P" Roosevelt Dime is ranked #32 in *100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins* by Scott Schechter and Jeff Garrett, underscoring its significance to modern numismatic collecting. Estimates suggest approximately 10,000 examples were released into circulation, though the precise figure remains unknown. This coin represents a genuinely scarce modern error with strong collector demand and historical importance in U.S. mint error collecting.