2002 Roosevelt Dime Errors: Value Guide & Rare Varieties
Is your 2002 Roosevelt Dime worth money? Learn to identify Missing Clad Layer, Clipped Planchet, and Off-Center Strike errors. Most are worth face value, but genuine errors reach $20–$75+. Values updated January 2026.
Most 2002 Roosevelt Dimes are worth exactly 10 cents — but verified planchet and striking errors can fetch $20–$75 or more from collectors.
- ⚙️ Missing Clad Layer — one copper-red face + underweight (1.80–1.95g) = $20–$60
- ✂️ Clipped Planchet — geometric edge bite + Blakesley Effect = $30–$75
- 🎯 Off-Center Strike — shifted design with visible 2002 date = $5–$30
- 💎 2002-S Silver Proof — 90% Ag, ~888,826 minted, PR70 DCAM = $15–$575
⚠️ Biggest trap: Heat damage, dryer coins, and buried-soil corrosion all mimic real errors but weigh the standard 2.27g and are worth face value only. A $15 digital scale (0.01g precision) is your single most important tool.
2002 Roosevelt Dime Errors Error Checker
Check your coin for valuable errors and varieties
Values shown are typical retail estimates as of 2026-01.
The 2002 Roosevelt Dime is a high-volume, low-error issue — 99.99% of specimens are worth face value only.
Error coin values vary significantly based on grade, eye appeal, severity, and market conditions.
Professional authentication (PCGS/NGC) is recommended for any coin suspected to be a Missing Clad Layer, Clipped Planchet, or other mint error.
A digital scale accurate to 0.01g is the single most important diagnostic tool for 2002 dime errors. A coin that looks like an error but weighs the standard 2.27g is almost certainly damaged.
Machine Doubling (flat, shelf-like doubling) is NOT a valuable Doubled Die variety and adds no value.
Heat damage, dryer damage, and environmental corrosion are NOT mint errors and add no premium.
There is NO verified 2002 'No S' Roosevelt Dime. Do not pay a premium for unverified claims.
Repunched Mintmarks (RPMs) are a technical impossibility for 2002 — the mintmark is part of the master design.
More than 2.56 billion 2002 Roosevelt Dimes rolled off presses in Philadelphia and Denver — making this one of the most common coins ever struck. Yet buried in that flood of coinage are genuine mint errors: vivid copper-faced dimes missing their outer clad layer, oddly shaped clipped planchets, and dramatically off-center strikes that collectors pay real money to own. This guide tells you exactly what to look for, what to ignore, and what your coin is really worth. For complete date-by-date and grade-by-grade values, see the full 2002 Roosevelt Dime value guide.
2002 Roosevelt Dime Specifications & Mintage
Left: 2002-S Silver Proof with mirror finish. Right: standard 2002-P business strike. Note the copper edge stripe on the business strike.
The 2002 Roosevelt Dime was produced at three U.S. Mint facilities. Philadelphia (P) struck 1,187,500,000 business-strike coins; Denver (D) struck 1,379,500,000. San Francisco (S) produced Clad Proofs for annual Proof Sets and Silver Proofs (90% silver) for Silver Proof Sets, the latter with a mintage of approximately 888,826. Understanding these specifications is your first defense against misidentifying damage as errors.
| Specification | Business Strike (P/D) | Silver Proof (S) |
|---|---|---|
| Composition | 91.67% Cu, 8.33% Ni (clad sandwich) | 90% Ag, 10% Cu |
| Weight | 2.27g (±0.09g) — range 2.18–2.36g | 2.50g (±0.10g) |
| Diameter | 17.90mm | 17.90mm |
| Edge | Reeded | Reeded |
| Philadelphia Mintage | 1,187,500,000 | — |
| Denver Mintage | 1,379,500,000 | — |
| San Francisco Mintage | — | ~888,826 (Silver Proof) |
| Baseline Value (Circ.) | $0.10 | N/A (not circulated) |
| Baseline Value (Unc.) | $0.20–$1.00 | $10.00–$15.00 typical |
⚠️ Weight Is Your Lie Detector
A 2002 clad dime weighing exactly 2.27g cannot have a missing clad layer — it is physically impossible to lose a metal layer and retain full mass. A coin that looks copper but weighs 2.27g is environmental damage, full stop. A Silver Proof accidentally struck from a business-strike die (a hypothetical “wrong planchet” error) would weigh 2.50g, not 2.27g. Always weigh before drawing conclusions.
For complete grade-by-grade price data across all mint marks, see the full 2002 Roosevelt Dime value guide.
2002 Roosevelt Dime Errors: Quick Checks
Run through these three checks in order. Checks 1 and 2 can identify a $20–$75 coin; Check 3 will save you from wasting certification fees on damaged coins. You need: a digital scale accurate to 0.01g, a 10× loupe, and a basic magnet.
Scale reading 1.85g (likely error) vs. 2.27g (standard weight). Weighing first eliminates 99% of false alarms.
Check 1: Missing Clad Layer
Both the obverse (Roosevelt’s portrait) and reverse (Torch and Branches). A legitimate error shows one face that is vividly copper-red — like a fresh Lincoln Cent — while the opposite face retains normal silver-nickel luster.
Sharp date (‘2002’) and lettering (‘LIBERTY’) clearly stamped into the exposed copper core — this proves the layer was absent before striking. The coin must weigh 1.80g–1.95g. The missing nickel-copper strip accounts for the 15–20% mass reduction.
A coin that is dark brown, black, or red on both sides, or copper-colored but weighing the standard 2.27g, is heat or environmental damage. Oxidation changes color, not mass.
Check 2: Clipped Planchet
Inspect the full circumference of the edge. You are looking for a clean, curved or straight “bite” taken from the coin’s rim — like a cookie-cutter punch that overlapped the blank during manufacturing.
The Blakesley Effect is mandatory: the rim directly opposite the clip must be weak, flat, or entirely missing. If the clip is at 3 o’clock, the 9 o’clock rim must be noticeably soft or absent. No Blakesley Effect = the damage is post-mint.
Wire cutter marks, grinding, or plier damage. Post-Mint Damage (PMD) clips show sharp, pinched, or crushed metal at the cut site. On a PMD coin, the rim opposite the damage stays strong and sharp — proving the coin was struck whole and damaged afterward.
Check 3: Heat, Dryer & Chemical Damage Filter (Stop Here If This Matches)
Entire coin surface, the rim, and the edge. Use the scale and magnet before your eyes.
Discolored coin (any color) that weighs 2.27g = heat or soil damage. Thick, rolled rim with same or smaller diameter = dryer coin. Sticks to magnet = counterfeit or slug. Pitted, granular surface = acid treatment.
A genuine Missing Clad Layer (one side copper, underweight at 1.80–1.95g), a genuine Broadstrike (wider than 17.90mm, zero reeding), or a genuine Off-Center Strike (both sides shifted equally). Real errors have measurable, reproducible physical signatures that damage cannot replicate.
2002 Roosevelt Dime Errors: Value Table
The errors that occur for 2002 are entirely mechanical (striking) or metallurgical (planchet) in origin. Classic die varieties — Doubled Dies (DDO/DDR) and Repunched Mintmarks (RPMs) — are effectively nonexistent: the single-hub minting method eliminated multi-hubbing misalignment, and the mintmark has been part of the master die design since the early 1990s, making RPMs a technical impossibility.
| Error Type | Category | Mint | Rarity | Value Range | Auction Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missing Clad Layer | Planchet | P | Scarce | $20–$60 | $55 (MS64, 2018) |
| Double Clip (Curved) | Planchet | P | Rare | $30–$75 | ANACS MS-63 verified |
| Off-Center Strike | Striking | D | Uncommon | $5–$30 | Varies by severity |
| Broadstrike | Striking | P/D | Uncommon | $5–$15 | — |
| Die Clash | Die State | P/D | Common | $1–$3 | — |
| 2002-S Clad Proof (typical) | Proof | S | Common | $3–$8 | — |
| 2002-S Silver Proof (typical) | Silver Proof | S | ~888,826 mintage | $10–$15 | — |
| 2002-S PR70 Deep Cameo | Grade Rarity | S | Common | $15–$30 | $575 (Top Pop) |
ℹ️ Why No Doubled Dies or RPMs for 2002?
The classic “Doubled Die” (DDO/DDR) varieties of the silver era resulted from the hub being pressed into the working die multiple times with slight misalignment. By 2002, the U.S. Mint’s single-squeeze hubbing process eliminated this. Additionally, the mintmark has been engraved directly into the master die since the early 1990s — making Repunched Mintmarks (RPMs) a physical impossibility for this date. Any “D over D” claims are Machine Doubling or die deterioration, neither of which adds collector value.
2002 Roosevelt Dime: Valuable Errors Explained
Every confirmed premium error for the 2002 Roosevelt Dime is either a planchet failure (metal went wrong before the strike) or a striking failure (something went mechanically wrong at the press). Here are all four, with complete diagnostics.
2002 Missing Clad Layer
Normal 2002 dime (left) vs. Missing Clad Layer with vivid copper obverse (right). Note the sharp date details struck into the raw copper core.
Origin & Background
The 2002 dime is a “clad sandwich”: two outer sheets of cupronickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) bonded explosively to a core of pure copper. If a gas bubble, oxidation patch, or debris prevents the bond in one spot during the strip-manufacturing process, planchets punched from that area lack the outer layer on one side. The strike then impresses directly into the bright copper core — creating the vivid “penny face” collectors prize.
How to Identify
- One face is vividly copper-red like a newly minted Lincoln Cent; the opposite face has normal silver-nickel luster.
- Date “2002,” “LIBERTY,” and all design elements are sharply and clearly struck into the exposed copper — sharpness proves the layer was absent before the strike, not peeled off afterward.
- Weight: 1.80g–1.95g on a 0.01g digital scale. Losing a single clad layer removes approximately 15–20% of the coin’s mass. This is the definitive test.
- The copper surface should be smooth and bright, not pitted or granular. Smooth struck copper = genuine error; porous dull copper = corrosion damage.
False Positives to Avoid
Heat damage is the #1 impostor. A 2002 dime exposed to a car fire, barbecue, or industrial heat turns copper, red, or black — but the clad layers remain physically bonded. These coins weigh exactly 2.27g. A coin that looks copper but weighs 2.27g is thermally damaged; analysis ends there. Environmental burial in acidic soil creates similar discoloration from oxidation while retaining full mass. “Sintered planchets” (copper dust coating from the annealing oven) exist but are extremely rare and typically also weigh near normal.
Market Values
- $20–$40 — Raw (ungraded), bright copper face, good eye appeal
- $40–$60 — PCGS or NGC certified, MS63–64
- $60+ — Full obverse or reverse missing layer with exceptional brightness
Auction Record
$55 for MS64 (2002-P Missing Obverse Clad Layer, 1.8g, 2018, PCGS Auction Prices). The NGC certification record confirms weight of 1.8g, consistent with a full obverse layer absent.
2002 Clipped Planchet (Curved / Straight / Double Clip)
Blakesley Effect: the clip at 3 o’clock causes a weak, flat rim directly opposite at 9 o’clock. This rim weakness is mandatory for a genuine clip.
Origin & Background
During blanking, a mechanical press punches circular dime-sized blanks from a coil of clad strip at high speed. If the punch overlaps a previously punched hole or the strip’s edge, it removes a crescent (curved clip) or straight section (straight clip) of metal from the blank. Double clips — two overlapping bites — are rarer still and command higher premiums. The verified 2002-P example certified by ANACS is a double curved clip weighing 2.14g.
How to Identify
- A clean, smooth, curved or straight geometric bite from the coin’s edge. The metal at the clip site flows smoothly and rounded — not pinched, crushed, or angular.
- The Blakesley Effect is mandatory. Because metal is missing at the clip, the “upsetting mill” (which squeezes the blank to form the rim before striking) cannot apply equal pressure. The rim directly opposite the clip must be weak, flat, or absent. Clip at 3 o’clock = soft rim at 9 o’clock.
- Examine under a 10× loupe: the clad layers should be visible in cross-section at the clip edge as a distinct sandwich — nickel / copper / nickel.
Genuine Clipped Planchet (left) with smooth metal flow. PMD cut (right) shows sharp, crushed metal and a strong opposite rim — no Blakesley Effect.
False Positives to Avoid
Wire cutters, pliers, bench grinders, and abrasive tools all create convincing-looking “fake clips.” The critical distinction: PMD cuts show sharp, pinched, or crushed metal at the damage site. Most importantly, the rim opposite the PMD damage will be perfectly strong and normal — because the coin was struck as a complete disc and damaged afterward. A genuine clip’s Blakesley Effect is a physics-mandated consequence of the blanking process and cannot be faked without understanding that the rim forms before the clip becomes visible.
Market Values
- $10–$20 — Single minor clip, raw/ungraded
- $30–$50 — Single substantial clip, certified
- $50–$75 — Double clip, certified, strong Blakesley Effect
Auction Record
2002-P Double Clip, ANACS MS-63, weight 2.14g (GreatCollections). The 2.14g weight confirms metal was removed during blanking, consistent with a double overlap.
2002 Broadstrike (Collar Failure)
Broadstrike (left): wider than 17.90mm, zero reeding, smooth edge. Dryer coin (right): same or smaller diameter, thick rolled rim, ghost reeding visible.
Origin & Background
The collar is a steel ring surrounding the planchet at the moment of striking. It limits the diameter to exactly 17.90mm and imparts the reeding. When the collar fails to deploy or the planchet misses it entirely, the hammer die strikes and metal flows outward freely — like pancake batter — creating a coin wider than standard with a completely smooth edge. The Schuler presses used in 2002 ran at 750+ coins per minute; riddler screens (size-sorting filters) catch most, but the occasional example escapes.
How to Identify
- Coin is noticeably wider than 17.90mm — measure with a ruler or calipers.
- Edge is completely smooth with zero reeding. Even faint ridge remnants disqualify a broadstrike claim.
- Design may be slightly spread or weak at the periphery from metal flowing outward, but both sides are generally struck with full imagery.
False Positives to Avoid
The dryer coin is by far the most common broadstrike impostor. A coin tumbled in a commercial dryer has its rim hammered inward, creating a thick, rolled rim that eliminates visible reeding. But dryer coins are the same size or smaller than a normal dime; genuine broadstrikes are wider. Dryer coins also show random surface scratches from tumbling and frequently retain faint “ghost” reeding traces. Measure diameter first: wider = possible broadstrike; same/smaller = dryer coin.
Market Values
- $5–$10 — Minor broadstrike (slight diameter expansion)
- $10–$15 — Dramatic expansion with strong eye appeal
Auction Record
No confirmed specific 2002-dated dime broadstrike auction record is available. Market values are derived from comparable modern clad-era dime errors; dimes typically command lower absolute prices than quarters of equivalent error severity.
2002 Off-Center Strike
Off-center strike severity: 10% (minor, low value), 30% with visible date (sweet spot, $15–$30), and 55%+ with date gone (value drops sharply).
Origin & Background
When a planchet feeds incorrectly and lands only partially on the anvil die, the dies strike just a portion of the coin, leaving a crescent of unstruck blank metal on the other side. Both sides are offset in the same direction by roughly the same amount — this equal bilateral shift is what distinguishes a true off-center from the less valuable Misaligned Die (MAD).
How to Identify & Severity Guide
The date “2002” must be visible for maximum value. The sweet spot is 20–50% off-center with a legible date.
| Off-Center % | Date Visible? | Value Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| <10% | Yes | Face – $2 | Minimal collector interest |
| 10–20% | Yes | $5–$10 | Clearly noticeable; good entry-level error |
| 20–50% | Yes | $15–$30 | Sweet spot — dramatic and attributable to 2002 |
| >50% | Usually No | $5–$10 | Date gone = drops to generic dateless bin |
False Positives to Avoid
A Misaligned Die (MAD) is frequently confused with an off-center strike. In a MAD, only one die (typically the obverse) is slightly off-center; the reverse is perfectly centered. The coin is still perfectly round and fits in a roll. A true off-center has both sides shifted equally, and the coin shape is often not circular — one edge will bulge outward where the unstruck blank extends. Value of MAD: face value to $1.00.
Auction Record
No confirmed specific 2002 off-center dime auction record is available. Market values are drawn from well-established pricing for comparable modern clad-era dime errors.
2002 Roosevelt Dime: Common Traps & False Alarms
The three traps below account for the vast majority of “is this an error?” posts about 2002 dimes. None are collectible errors. Recognizing them instantly will save you grading fees and frustration.
Heat-damaged 2002 dime (left) vs. genuine Missing Clad Layer (right). Both look copper, but only the error coin is underweight at ~1.85g.
⚠️ Heat & Environmental Damage (“Black Beauty” / “Copper Dime”)
A dime that is copper-red, dark brown, black, or gritty on one or both sides. May closely resemble a Missing Clad Layer or the mythical “Black Beauty” variety.
Exposure to high heat (car fire, barbecue, microwave, industrial dryer heat), acidic soil (metal detector finds), or environmental chemicals causes the cupronickel surface to oxidize and change color. The coin’s composition and total mass are physically unchanged.
- Weigh it. Standard weight of 2.27g (±0.09g) confirms the clad layers are physically present. Discoloration is chemical, not structural.
- Discoloration on both sides strongly indicates environmental exposure. A genuine Missing Clad Layer shows normal luster on the undamaged face.
- Pitted, gritty, or granular surface = chemical corrosion. Genuine struck copper is smooth and bright.
Value: Face value only ($0.10).
⚠️ Dryer Coin (Mimics Broadstrike)
A dime with a thick, rolled, or “spooned” rim, a smooth or faint-reeded edge, and surface scratches all over. May look like a Broadstrike or a “high rim” variety.
A coin trapped in a commercial or residential dryer tumbles against metal fins and the drum for hours or days. Repeated impacts hammer the rim inward and outward, flatten the reeding, and peen the surfaces with micro-scratches.
- Measure the diameter. A genuine Broadstrike is wider than 17.90mm (metal flowed outward). A dryer coin is the same size or smaller, with the rim folded inward.
- Examine the edge under a 10× loupe. “Ghost” reeding (faint ridge remnants from tumbling) = dryer coin. Completely smooth with zero reeding = possible Broadstrike.
- Random surface scratches and bag marks covering both sides indicate mechanical tumbling, not a mint press.
Value: Face value only ($0.10).
⚠️ Machine Doubling & the “No S” Myth
Machine Doubling (left): flat, shelf-like image smear. Genuine Doubled Die (right): separate, notched image with distinct corners. No confirmed DDO/DDR exists for 2002.
(A) A “doubled” date or lettering that looks flat and shelf-like, or smeared. (B) A 2002 dime with no mintmark that someone is calling a rare “No S” proof error worth thousands.
(A) Machine Doubling (MD) is a loose die bouncing on the coin after the main strike, smearing the image flat. (B) Philadelphia dimes in 2002 bear a “P” mintmark. A coin without a letter is a 2002-P whose “P” was plugged with die grease or polished away — not a San Francisco proof rarity.
- Machine Doubling images are flat and shelf-like (smeared sideways). A genuine Doubled Die shows distinct, separated images with notched corners. No verified DDO/DDR exists for 2002.
- There is zero verified evidence of a 2002 “No S” Roosevelt Dime in PCGS or NGC census data. A business strike with no “P” is worth $1–$3 as a grease-filled die curiosity — not a proof rarity.
- A true “No S” proof would have mirror-like proof surfaces throughout. A circulated business strike does not.
Value: Face value for MD; $1–$3 for grease-filled “P.”
2002 Roosevelt Dime Errors: How Grade Affects Value
For 2002 dime errors, eye appeal matters as much as grade. A Missing Clad Layer with a brilliant copper face in MS60 (uncirculated but contact-marked) can outperform a dull example in MS63. Here is how grade levels affect the Missing Clad Layer — the most premium-sensitive error of the set.
| Grade | Description | Missing Clad Est. |
|---|---|---|
| MS60–62 | Uncirculated; numerous contact marks | $20–$35 |
| MS63–64 | Choice Uncirculated; minor blemishes | $40–$60 |
| MS65+ | Gem Uncirculated; minimal imperfections | $60+ |
For the 2002-S Silver Proof, the top grade PR70 Deep Cameo (perfect mirror fields with deeply frosted devices) has reached $575 at auction — far above the typical $10–$15 for standard grades. For striking errors (Broadstrikes, Off-Centers), severity and eye appeal are the primary value drivers; numeric grade is secondary. A 40% off-center in MS60 beats a 5% off-center in MS66 every time.
2002 Roosevelt Dime Errors: When & How to Get Certified
Professional certification by PCGS or NGC is recommended when your coin passes the weight and visual diagnostics for a genuine error. Certification establishes an authenticated weight record on the label — for a Missing Clad Layer, this is the critical proof that the error is genuine and not PMD.
⚠️ DO NOT Clean Your Coin
Cleaning destroys surface luster and renders a coin “improperly cleaned” (an ungradable designation). Even rinsing with water can leave residue. Handle only by the edges.
✓ Certify If Your Coin...
- Weighs 1.80g–1.95g with one copper face (Missing Clad Layer)
- Has a confirmed Blakesley Effect opposite the clip (Clipped Planchet)
- Is measurably wider than 17.90mm with a completely smooth edge (Broadstrike)
- Is 20%+ off-center with the 2002 date clearly visible
✕ Do Not Certify If Your Coin...
- Weighs 2.27g but looks copper or burnt (heat damage)
- Has a “clip” with no Blakesley Effect opposite (PMD)
- Shows flat, shelf-like doubling only (Machine Doubling)
- Sticks to a magnet (counterfeit or slug)
The confirmed $55 auction result for the 2002-P Missing Clad Layer was achieved on a PCGS-certified MS64 example. Certification converted a coin that could be misidentified as a $0.10 heat-damaged piece into an authenticated $55 error coin with a documented 1.8g weight on the slab label.
Looking for a reputable error coin dealer? Established dealers who specialize in mint errors can be found through the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) and major auction houses such as PCGS Auction, NGC, Heritage Auctions, and GreatCollections.
2002 Roosevelt Dime Errors: Frequently Asked Questions
My 2002 dime has a copper-colored face. Is it valuable?
Only if it weighs between 1.80g and 1.95g on a 0.01g digital scale. If it weighs 2.27g (or within ±0.09g of that), the clad layers are physically present and the discoloration is heat or environmental damage worth face value. It is physically impossible to lose a clad layer and retain the full mass.
What is the Blakesley Effect and why does it matter?
The Blakesley Effect is a zone of weak or absent rim that appears directly opposite a genuine clip on a Clipped Planchet error. It occurs because the upsetting mill (the machine that forms the rim before striking) cannot apply equal pressure where metal is missing. If a clip is at 3 o’clock, the rim at 9 o’clock must be soft or flat. Without this effect, the “clip” is post-mint damage — full stop.
Is there a 2002 “No S” Roosevelt Dime worth big money?
No. There is zero verified evidence of a 2002 “No S” Roosevelt Dime in PCGS or NGC census records. A 2002 dime missing its mintmark is a 2002-P Philadelphia business strike whose “P” mintmark was blocked by die grease or polished away. It is worth $1–$3 at most as a die grease curiosity — not the five-figure sums associated with genuine No-S proof errors like the 1975 dime.
What tools do I need to check my 2002 dime for errors?
Three tools cover 99% of error identification: (1) a digital scale accurate to 0.01g — available for $10–20 online and the single most important tool; (2) a 10× loupe for examining edge details, Blakesley Effect, and surface texture; and (3) a basic magnet — a refrigerator magnet quickly screens for steel counterfeits (a genuine 2002 dime is non-magnetic in all variants).
How can I tell a dryer coin from a genuine Broadstrike?
Measure the diameter first. A genuine Broadstrike is wider than 17.90mm because metal flowed outward when the collar failed. The edge is completely smooth with zero reeding. A dryer coin is the same size or smaller, with a thick, rolled rim. Dryer coins also show battered or ghost reeding (faint ridge remnants) and surface covered in random impact scratches from tumbling.
Is the doubling on my 2002 dime a valuable Doubled Die variety?
Almost certainly not. True Doubled Die varieties (DDO/DDR) are effectively nonexistent for 2002 due to the single-squeeze hubbing process. What you are most likely seeing is Machine Doubling (MD): a loose die that bounces on the coin after the main strike, smearing the image flat and shelf-like. Machine Doubling adds no collector value. A genuine Doubled Die would show two distinct, separate images with notched corners — not a smeared or shelf-like effect.
How much is a 2002-S Silver Proof dime worth?
Typically $10–$15 for standard grades (PR67–68 DCAM). The 2002-S Silver Proof contains 90% silver, weighs 2.50g, and had a mintage of approximately 888,826 — low compared to business strikes but not scarce enough to generate a large premium below gem grades. The top-population PR70 Deep Cameo examples have sold for up to $575 at auction.
Should I clean my 2002 error dime before submitting it?
Never. Cleaning a coin — even with water and soap — removes original surface luster and leaves hairline scratches visible under magnification. PCGS and NGC will designate cleaned coins as “improperly cleaned,” which places them in a details grade that dramatically reduces value and marketability. Handle your coin by the edges only and store it in a non-PVC flip or airtite holder.
2002 Roosevelt Dime Errors: Sources & Methodology
Values and diagnostics in this guide are derived from the following authoritative sources, verified as of January 2026. The 2002 Roosevelt Dime is a “high-volume, low-value” error issue; specific auction records are sparse because most examples trade below the cost-effective threshold for major auction listings. The $55 Missing Clad Layer record is the primary hard data point; all other value ranges represent synthesis from comparable modern clad-era error markets.
- 🔗 PCGS CoinFacts — 2002-P 10C Roosevelt Dime
- 🔗 PCGS CoinFacts — 2002-D 10C Roosevelt Dime (FB)
- 🔗 PCGS CoinFacts — 2002-S 10C Silver Proof (DCAM)
- 🔗 PCGS Auction Prices — 2002-P Missing Obverse Clad Layer MS64 ($55, 2018)
- 🔗 GreatCollections — 2002-P Double Clip ANACS MS-63 (2.14g)
- 🔗 NGC Coin Explorer — 2002-D 10C Roosevelt Dime MS
- 🔗 Coin World — Roosevelt Dime Values Reference
A note on images: To help illustrate coin diagnostics and rare varieties — especially complex errors that are difficult to describe in text alone — this guide uses AI-generated images. All written values, diagnostics, and variety attributions have been manually reviewed against the cited sources above. While our editorial team works to ensure every image is accurate and helpful, AI-generated illustrations may occasionally misrepresent fine details. If you spot any discrepancy between an image and its written description, please contact us or leave a comment below — we review all feedback and correct errors promptly. Numismatic knowledge is a community effort, and your input helps us build a more accurate resource for everyone.
