2007 Roosevelt Dime Errors: Value Guide & Rare Varieties
Is your 2007 Roosevelt Dime worth more than 10 cents? Complete error guide: Mated Pairs ($3,000), Die Caps ($1,400), Missing Clad Layers ($75–$250), Satin Finish coins, and expert authentication tips. Values as of January 2026.
Most 2007 Roosevelt Dimes are worth face value — but genuine errors can reach $3,000.
- ⚡ 2007-D Mated Pair (Die Cap + Brockage):$2,000–$3,500+ — the ultimate 2007 error
- ⚡ 2007-P Obverse Die Cap:$1,000–$1,500 — coin shaped like a bottle cap
- ⚡ Missing Clad Layer (one full side copper-colored + weighs under 2.00g): $75–$250
- ⚡ Satin Finish from Mint Set (uncirculated): $2–$5
⚠️ Biggest trap: "Red" or "black" dimes are almost always heat or environmental damage — not errors. The decisive test is weight: genuine Missing Clad Layers weigh under 2.00g (normal = 2.27g). A cheap digital scale saves you from chasing duds.
2007 Roosevelt Dime Errors Error Checker
Check your coin for valuable errors and varieties
Values shown are typical retail estimates as of 2026-01 and reflect certified (slabbed) coins in high grades unless noted. Raw and circulated examples command significantly less.
Error coin values vary based on grade, eye appeal, severity, and current market conditions.
Professional authentication (PCGS/NGC) is recommended for any error coin with an estimated value over $100. Do not submit minor errors—the grading fee will exceed the coin's value.
Machine Doubling (flat, shelf-like doubling) and Die Deterioration (swollen letters, orange-peel fields) are NOT valuable errors. Both are extremely common on 2007 dimes due to high mintage volume.
Heat-damaged, acid-dipped, and gold-plated dimes are post-mint alterations with no numismatic premium. The 'Red Dime' or 'Black Dime' is almost always heat or environmental damage.
The 2007 Satin Finish coins from Mint Sets are intentional production variants, not errors, but carry a collector premium when preserved in original condition.
Over 2 billion 2007 Roosevelt Dimes poured out of Philadelphia and Denver — they're one of the most abundant coins in American history. Yet this flood of copper-nickel hides something remarkable: genuine minting catastrophes that collectors pay thousands for. A 2007-D Mated Pair (two coins fused by a press malfunction) sold for $3,000, and a Die Cap fetched $1,400. This guide cuts through the noise to show you exactly what's worth finding — and how to avoid the most common expensive mistakes. See the full 2007 Roosevelt Dime value guide →
2007 Roosevelt Dime: Specifications & Mintage
The 2007 Roosevelt Dime was produced at three mints in three distinct finishes. The Satin Finish variety — exclusive to the 2007 Mint Set — is the most misunderstood, as its matte surface is often mistaken for damage or a rare proof coin. These specifications are the baseline against which all errors are measured: any deviation in weight, diameter, or surface is where the value lies.
| Mint | Type | Mintage | Composition | Weight | Diameter | Value Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | Business Strike | 1,047,500,000 | Cu-Ni Clad | 2.27 g | 17.91 mm | $0.10 – $1.00 (MS65) |
| D | Business Strike | 1,047,500,000 | Cu-Ni Clad | 2.27 g | 17.91 mm | $0.10 – $1.00 (MS65) |
| P | Satin Finish (Mint Set) | 895,628 | Cu-Ni Clad | 2.27 g | 17.91 mm | $2.00 – $5.00 (SP67) |
| D | Satin Finish (Mint Set) | 895,628 | Cu-Ni Clad | 2.27 g | 17.91 mm | $2.00 – $5.00 (SP67) |
| S | Proof Clad | 2,129,936 | Cu-Ni Clad | 2.27 g | 17.91 mm | $3.00 – $6.00 (PR69) |
| S | Proof Silver | 875,050 | 90% Silver / 10% Cu | 2.50 g ★ | 17.91 mm | $15.00+ (Silver + Premium) |
⚠️ Edge Diagnostic — Clad vs. Silver
Check your coin's edge. A genuine 2007 P or D dime shows the classic two-tone "Oreo" effect: a reddish-brown copper core sandwiched between two silver-colored cupronickel bands. A solid silver edge at 2.27g suggests post-mint plating (a novelty, not an error). A solid silver edge at 2.50g confirms a genuine 90% Silver Proof from San Francisco.
For standard date values, see the full 2007 Roosevelt Dime value guide →
2007 Roosevelt Dime: Quick Checks for Errors & Value
Run every suspect 2007 dime through these three checks. They filter out 99% of non-errors and guide you toward the two most plausible real finds. A digital scale (0.01g accuracy) is the single most valuable tool you can have.
Check 1: Missing Clad Layer
Examine both the obverse (heads/front) and reverse (tails/back) under direct light. Look for one entire side exhibiting a bold, monochromatic copper-red or orange color — like a penny — while the opposite side retains the standard silver-colored nickel finish.
The copper side must show sharp, full design detail and be metallic-bright — not corroded or patchy. Most critically: the coin must weigh 1.85g–1.95g on a 0.01g-accuracy scale. Standard weight is 2.27g. The missing outer layer makes the coin measurably lighter and thinner.
Environmental damage (dark/rusty on both sides, weighs 2.27g). Sintered planchet (copper-toned but full 2.27g — only worth $10–$20). Acid-dipped (mushy details, shrunken diameter under 17.9mm). Gold-plated novelty coins (weigh more than 2.27g). Heat damage (pinkish or bubbled, normal weight).
Check 2: Satin Finish (Special Strike from Mint Set)
Hold the coin under a single light source and tilt it back and forth. Compare the surface light play to a standard shiny dime from your pocket. A Satin Finish coin appears frosted, matte, or silky across the entire coin — both the portrait and the flat background fields.
No spinning "cartwheel" light effect when tilted. Uniform silky surface on everything. Design details (hair strands, torch bands) are crisp. Rim is squared and sharp. Only 895,628 were minted per mint — roughly 1,000× scarcer than the over-1-billion business strikes. Graded SP (Special Strike) by PCGS/NGC.
Circulation wear (dull, gray, or dirty from use). Chemical alteration (acid-dipped surfaces are rough and porous under a loupe; Satin Finish is smooth and uniform). Do NOT clean a Satin Finish coin — rubbing destroys the matte surface permanently and eliminates all collector premium.
Check 3: Post-Mint Damage Filter (Stop Before You Get Excited)
Check the rim shape, overall color, and the flat fields (background) of the coin. Genuine mint errors occur at the moment of striking — the metal flows smoothly and intentionally. Damage happens after the coin leaves the Mint.
Machine Doubling (flat, shelf-like step on letters — extremely common on 2007, face value). Die Deterioration (swollen, drifting letters; bumpy orange-peel fields — a normal worn die). Heat damage — the "Red Dime" or "Black Dime." Gold-colored dimes (post-mint plating from novelty sets).
"Ring of Death" (circular scratch through LIBERTY or the date — caused by coin rolling machines). Dryer coin (flat, rounded rim; mushy design; possibly shrunken diameter). None of these are mint errors.
2007 Roosevelt Dime Error Values at a Glance
All values reflect certified (slabbed) coins in high grade unless noted. Raw, circulated examples command significantly less. Click any linked error name to jump to the full identification guide below.
| Error Type | Category | Mint | Rarity | Value Range | Auction Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mated Pair (Die Cap + Brockage) | Striking | D | Unique | $2,000–$3,500+ | $3,000 |
| Obverse Die Cap | Striking | P | Very Rare | $1,000–$1,500 | $1,400 |
| Shattered Die / Retained Cud | Die Error | P | Rare | $200–$400 | $350 |
| Split Die / Retained Interior Break | Die Error | P | Scarce | $150–$250 | $200 |
| Missing Clad Layer | Planchet | P/D | Scarce | $75–$250 | $100–$300* |
| Off-Center Strike (>10%) | Striking | P/D | Uncommon | $20–$100+ | $27–$69 |
| Clipped Planchet | Planchet | P/D | Uncommon | $2–$50 | — |
| DDO-001 / WDDO-001 | Die Variety | P | Scarce | $10–$30 | — |
| Broadstrike | Striking | P/D | Common | $5–$20 | $10 |
*Missing Clad Layer data extrapolated from comparable modern clad dime errors (2000–2010 era). Values as of January 2026.
S-Mint Proof & Special Strike Values
San Francisco proof coins are not errors — they're intentional collector pieces. But they often enter circulation after Proof Sets are broken open. Knowing their value prevents spending a $15 coin as a dime.
| Coin Type | How to Identify | Circulated | Uncirculated (PR69) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-S Clad Proof | Mirror fields, frosted devices, "Oreo" copper edge stripe, weighs 2.27g | $0.50–$2.00 | $3.00–$6.00 |
| 2007-S Silver Proof | Solid silver edge (no copper stripe), weighs 2.50g, 90% silver | $3.00–$8.00 | $15.00+ |
Silver melt value for the 2007-S Silver Proof dime fluctuates with the spot price of silver. The coin contains approximately 0.0723 troy oz of pure silver (90% of 2.50g). At $25/troy oz silver, melt value is approximately $1.80 — but collector demand typically keeps retail prices well above melt. Check a live silver price tracker for current calculations.
2007 Roosevelt Dime Valuable Errors & Rare Varieties
All confirmed high-value errors for 2007, ordered from most to least valuable. Each entry includes diagnostic details, false positives to avoid, and current market values.
2007-D Mated Pair (Die Cap + Brockage)
Left: Die cap coin with deep, bottle-cap cupping. Right: Brockage partner showing mirror-image incuse design. Both 2007-D dimes from the same press malfunction.
Origin & Background
This is the highest-value 2007 Roosevelt Dime error on record. A Mated Pair begins when a struck coin fails to eject from the press and adheres to the hammer die (the moving upper die). When the next planchet is fed into the striking chamber, the stuck coin — now acting as a substitute die — strikes it. With each subsequent strike, the stuck coin progressively wraps around the die, forming a bottle-cap-shaped Deep Die Cap with high raised walls. The coin struck by the cap receives a brockage — a mirror-image, incuse (sunken) version of the design. The two coins fit together perfectly, hence the name. Modern Schuler presses operate at up to 750 strokes per minute with advanced ejection sensors, making this failure both extraordinary and statistically improbable.
How to Identify
- One coin is deeply cupped with high raised walls resembling a bottle cap or thimble; the obverse design is on the concave interior surface
- The second coin displays a mirror-image, incuse (sunken) brockage on one face
- The two coins fit together snugly — the cap's concave interior perfectly matches the brockage coin's raised design
- Both should be identifiable as 2007-D Denver dimes; weight is approximately normal (2.27g each) since no metal is lost
False Positives to Avoid
Coins bent by machinery, vending machines, or tools can be cupped or deformed, but will not produce a matching brockage partner. Post-mint bending leaves tool marks, creases, or stress fractures. Genuine die caps have smooth, uniform curvature from progressive hydraulic press strikes — not the irregular crumpling of impact damage.
Market Values
- 💰 Complete mated pair (both coins): $2,000–$3,500+
- 💰 Single die cap without brockage partner: significantly less (pair integrity drives maximum value)
Auction Record
$3,000 for a PCGS-certified pair graded MS67/MS68 (Heritage Auctions).
2007-P Obverse Die Cap
2007-P die cap: repeated strikes progressively wrapped the coin around the hammer die, creating a deep, bottle-cap-shaped form with raised side walls.
How to Identify
- Coin is deeply cupped or dome-shaped — resembles a bottle cap or thimble in profile
- Obverse (head) design is visible on the concave interior surface
- The walls of the cap may show stretched or distorted design elements from repeated strikes pressing metal outward
- Curvature is smooth and uniform — not the jagged, creased bending of post-mint damage
- Weight approximately 2.27g (normal — no metal is lost, just deformed by the press)
False Positives to Avoid
Coins bent by pliers, run over by vehicles, or stepped on show stress marks, tool impressions, and irregular creases. Genuine die caps have smooth, progressive curvature from hydraulic press mechanics. If the coin is simply folded with sharp bends, it is post-mint damage worth face value.
Market Values & Auction Record
- 💰 Certified (PCGS/NGC): $1,000–$1,500
$1,400 for a PCGS MS65 example (Heritage Auctions).
2007 Missing Clad Layer (P or D Mint)
Left: Normal 2007 dime — silver on both sides, weighs 2.27g. Right: Missing Clad Layer — one face fully copper-colored, coin weighs approximately 1.90g.
Origin & Background
The standard 2007 dime is a "clad sandwich": a pure copper core bonded between two outer cupronickel layers under enormous pressure. If contaminants (oil, oxidation, or debris) exist between the layers during bonding, the bond is weak. During the rolling of the strip to final thickness, the outer layer can delaminate and peel away before the blank is punched. The result is a planchet missing one entire outer layer — exposing the copper core on that face. This is the most visually dramatic and searchable high-value error in the 2007 Roosevelt series, because the copper face is visible without any magnification.
How to Identify
- One entire face is bold copper-red or orange — like the surface of a penny — metallic-bright and uniform
- The opposing face retains the standard silver-colored cupronickel finish
- Design detail on the copper face is sharp and full, not mushy or corroded
- The coin must weigh 1.85g–1.95g — this is the non-negotiable diagnostic. Standard weight is 2.27g. Weigh on a 0.01g-accuracy digital scale.
A genuine Missing Clad Layer dime reads approximately 1.90g — well below the 2.27g standard. This weight difference cannot be seen, only measured.
False Positives to Avoid
Sintered planchet: Copper-colored surface but weighs full 2.27g — only worth $10–$20. Heat damage: Discolored on both sides, normal weight, may have bubbles or blisters. Acid-dipped: Mushy details, diameter may measure below 17.9mm. Environmental damage: Patchy, irregular coloring on both sides, full weight. If the coin weighs 2.27g and appears copper-colored, it is not a missing clad layer.
Market Values
- 💰 Full single side missing — Raw: $75–$150
- 💰 Full single side missing — Certified: $150–$250
- 💰 Both sides missing (copper core only, weighs ~1.60g): $500+ — extremely rare, requires professional authentication
2007-P Shattered Die / Retained Cud
2007-P shattered die: raised vein-like cracks cross the design where the die steel fractured from metal fatigue. The rim cud (right) is a raised featureless blob where a die piece broke away.
Origin & Background
With over a billion coins to produce, 2007 dies were pushed to their limits. Each strike exerts enormous pressure on hardened die steel. As a die ages, microscopic fatigue cracks form and spread. A Shattered Die describes a state where these cracks have propagated across the die face — every subsequent coin struck shows raised, vein-like lines traversing the design. When a chunk of the die breaks away near the rim, metal flows into the resulting void and creates a "Cud" — a raised, featureless blob fused to the coin's rim. A Retained Cud occurs when the broken die piece remains partially in place, creating a split-level step across part of the design.
How to Identify
- Raised, jagged lines running across the coin's design like veins or spider webs — these are the die cracks transferred to the coin as raised metal
- A cud is always attached to the rim; it's a raised, smooth blob with no design detail whatsoever
- Die cracks are raised above the surface — scratches are incuse (cut into the surface)
- Retained cud shows a visible height difference between the two halves of the design area
False Positives to Avoid
Scratches are incuse — they go into the surface. Die cracks are raised — they come out of the surface. Lamination cracks on the coin's own metal (not the die) are different: they flake and peel, while die cracks produce permanent raised lines. Die cracks cannot be felt as a scratch when running a fingernail across them.
Market Values & Auction Record
- 💰 Minor die crack only: $10–$30
- 💰 Retained cud (rim blob): $100+ depending on size and placement
- 💰 Full shattered die (certified): $200–$400
$350 for a PCGS MS66 example (Heritage Auctions).
2007-P Split Die / Retained Interior Break
How to Identify
- A major die crack splits a significant portion of the design, creating a visible height difference between the two sides of the break — a measurable step
- Both halves of the design show full, readable detail — this distinguishes it from a cud, where the broken area is a featureless blob
- The break does not extend all the way to the rim (if it does, it classifies as a cud)
False Positives to Avoid
Ordinary die cracks are thin raised lines without measurable displacement between the two sides. A true split die shows a visible step. Die Deterioration creates radial flow lines in the fields but no split-level effect.
Market Values & Auction Record
- 💰 Certified (PCGS/NGC): $150–$250
$200 for a PCGS MS64 example (Heritage Auctions).
2007 Off-Center Strike (>10%)
Severity spectrum: 10% off-center (left, low value), 25% off-center (center), 50% off-center with date visible (right, highest value).
How to Identify & Value by Severity
The design is noticeably shifted to one side, with a blank crescent of unstruck metal on the opposite edge. The coin must have been struck outside the retaining collar. Value scales with the percentage of the design that is missing — and whether the date remains fully readable (required for maximum value).
| Severity | Appearance | Raw Value | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor (<5%) | Rim missing on one side only | Face value | Not worth grading |
| Moderate (10–20%) | Design partially cut off | $5–$10 | $20–$40 |
| Major (20–50%) | Date & mintmark visible | $15–$30 | $50–$75 |
| Extreme (>50%) | Date must remain visible | $30–$50 | $75–$100+ |
False Positives & Auction Record
Broadstrikes show the full design but an expanded diameter — no shift. Dryer coins have rim damage with intact but mushy design. Coins struck through grease show weak areas but the design is not shifted laterally.
Auction Record:$27–$69 for 10–20% off-center examples (Heritage Auctions / eBay).
2007 Clipped Planchet
2007 dime with a curved clip at lower right. Yellow arrow marks the Blakesley Effect — a weak, indistinct rim area directly opposite the clip, confirming it is genuine.
How to Identify
- A smooth, curved crescent-shaped bite is missing from the coin's edge — matching the curve of an adjacent blank in the metal strip
- Look for the Blakesley Effect: a weak, indistinct rim area directly opposite the clip — a reliable sign of a genuine clip
- The clip edge is smooth and curved, not jagged or angular
- Multiple clips on a single coin significantly increase value
Values by Clip Size
- 💰 Tiny clip (<2%): Face value – $1
- 💰 Small clip (~5%): $2–$5
- 💰 Large clip (>15%): $10–$20
- 💰 Multiple clips (2 or more): $25–$50
False Positives to Avoid
Post-mint damage from pliers or a vise leaves jagged or angular edges, not smooth curves. Vending machine rim nicks may resemble tiny clips but lack the Blakesley Effect and have irregular, non-curved edges.
2007-P Doubled Die Obverse (DDO-001 / WDDO-001)
Left: Normal 2007-P LIBERTY lettering with clean, well-defined serifs. Right: DDO-001 — subtle thickening and bloating of letter bodies visible under 10× magnification.
Origin & Background
By 2007, the Mint used the "Single Squeeze" hubbing method — impressing the die design in one press pass. If the hub slightly bounced during this impression, a doubled die could result. For 2007-P dimes, the result is Class VI (Distended Hub Doubling): letters appear thickened or "puffed," not visibly rotated or split apart. This variety is catalogued by CONECA, Wexler (WDDO-001), and VarietyVista (DDO-001). It is a cherrypicker's find — not a dramatic naked-eye variety.
How to Identify
- Under 10× magnification minimum: the date "2007" and word "LIBERTY" appear puffy, bloated, or thicker than on a normal 2007-P dime
- Letter serifs (small cross-strokes at ends of letters) may appear notched or slightly split
- Compare side-by-side with a known normal 2007-P dime under the same magnification
- Not visible to the naked eye — a loupe is required
False Positives to Avoid
Machine Doubling (Mechanical Doubling): produces a flat, shelf-like ledge on one side of letters — extremely common on 2007 dimes from high-speed production. Worth face value. Die Deterioration: swollen, drifting letters on a worn late-stage die — also very common, also worthless. The DDO-001 shows thickening and bloating of letter bodies, not flat shelves. When in doubt, compare to documented examples on Wexler's reference: Wexler's Doubled Dies — Roosevelt 10¢ →
Market Values
- 💰 Verified MS example: $10–$30
- ℹ️ No major auction record exists — a specialist buy, not a mass-market coin
2007 Broadstrike (Uncentered)
How to Identify
- Complete design on both sides — nothing is missing or shifted
- Diameter exceeds 17.91mm (measure with calipers) because the coin was struck without the retaining collar, allowing metal to spread freely outward
- Rim is flat, weak, or entirely absent — the reeded edge is missing or only partially present
- Design detail is crisp despite the expanded size
False Positives to Avoid
Dryer coins can expand slightly but show distorted, mushy design from tumbling. A genuine broadstrike has crisp, readable detail despite the wider-than-normal diameter. A verified 2007-P broadstrike is on record certified PCGS MS64 FB, confirming this error exists for the 2007 issue.
Market Values & Auction Record
- 💰 Raw: $5–$15
- 💰 Certified: $10–$20
Auction record: $10 (eBay, raw).
2007-P/D Satin Finish (Special Strike)
Left: Standard business strike — note the shiny "cartwheel" luster when tilted. Right: Satin Finish — uniform matte surface with no spinning light effect and slightly crisper detail.
Background
From 2005 to 2010, the U.S. Mint produced Satin Finish coins specifically for annual Mint Sets sold to collectors. These were struck on specially burnished planchets using sandblasted dies, creating a uniformly matte, non-reflective surface distinct from both business strikes and proof coins. They are designated "SP" (Special Strike) by PCGS and NGC. Only 895,628 were produced per mint — roughly 1,000× scarcer than the over-1-billion business strikes. Many 2007 Mint Sets have been broken open over the years, sending these coins into circulation where beginners often confuse their unusual surface for damage or a rare Matte Proof.
⚠️ Critical: Do NOT Clean Satin Finish Coins
The delicate matte texture is the entire source of the collector premium. Rubbing, polishing, or even wiping with a cloth permanently destroys the finish and results in a "Details — Improperly Cleaned" designation, reducing the coin to near face value. Handle by the edge only and store in a coin flip or hard holder.
Reference
2007 Roosevelt Dime: Common Traps & False Alarms
These four false alarms account for the vast majority of "error" dimes brought to coin shows and posted in online forums. Learn them once and stop chasing duds.
Heat-damaged "Red Dime" (left): pinkish-orange, discolored on both sides, weighs full 2.27g. Genuine Missing Clad Layer (right): copper on one side only, weighs approximately 1.90g.
⚠️ The "Red Dime" — Heat & Fire Damage
A coin that is pinkish-red, deep orange, rusty orange, or charcoal black on one or both sides. The surface may show bubbles or raised blisters. Often found in house fires, laundry dryers, or buried in soil near corroded metal.
High heat oxidizes the copper in the cupronickel alloy, turning the coin progressively more orange or black. Very high heat can cause gas trapped between clad layers to expand, creating blisters under the surface.
- Weighs the full 2.27g — a genuine Missing Clad Layer weighs 1.85g–1.95g
- Discoloration typically affects both sides, or is patchy and irregular on one side
- Surface is dull, blistered, or pitted — not bright and metallic like a genuine missing clad layer
- Details appear melted or mushy under magnification
Value: Face value only.
⚠️ Machine Doubling & Die Deterioration — The "Worthless Doubling" Pair
Machine Doubling: The date and letters have a flat, shelf-like "step" or shadow on one side. Die Deterioration: Letters appear swollen and drift toward the rim; the flat background fields look like an "orange peel" — bumpy and radial.
Machine Doubling occurs when a loose die bounces on retraction after striking. Die Deterioration happens when a die is used far beyond its optimal lifespan — unavoidable at 2007's billion-coin quotas. Both are extremely common on 2007 dimes.
- Machine Doubling: the "doubled" image is flat and shelf-like — not rounded, separate, or raised
- Die Deterioration: letters look swollen and runny toward the rim; fields are bumpy; the coin looks "tired"
- The genuine DDO-001 shows uniform thickening of letter bodies — not a flat shadow on one side
Value: Face value only.
⚠️ Dryer Coin — Mistaken for Broadstrike
Rim is flat, rounded, and thickened. The design appears mushy or worn smooth. The coin may be slightly smaller than normal. The reeded edge is partially or fully smoothed out from abrasion.
A coin trapped in a commercial dryer drum receives repeated high-speed impacts against the drum wall, cold-working the metal and abrading the rim and design through sustained tumbling.
- Diameter is the same as or smaller than 17.91mm — genuine broadstrikes measure larger than 17.91mm
- Design is mushy and abraded — genuine broadstrikes have crisp, readable detail despite expanded size
- The rim shows abrasion marks from tumbling, not a clean flat absence from missing collar
Value: Face value only.
⚠️ Gold-Plated Novelty Dimes
A 2007 dime with a gold or brassy yellow color, uniform across both sides. Often has a slightly waxy or artificial-looking sheen. Sold in "Gold Plated Collector Sets" via TV infomercials and online marketplaces.
Private companies applied a micron-thin layer of gold to standard circulation dimes after they left the Mint — this is a post-mint alteration, not a U.S. Mint product. The gold layer is only a few microns thick and contains negligible precious metal value.
- Gold color is uniform across both sides — no genuine 2007 U.S. Mint dime has a gold surface
- May weigh slightly more than 2.27g — the plating adds a tiny amount of mass
- Considered an altered/damaged coin by numismatists — no numismatic premium whatsoever
Value: Face value only (the gold plating is commercially valueless).
2007 Roosevelt Dime: How Grade Affects Error Value
Grade dramatically affects error coin values. For modern coins like the 2007 Roosevelt Dime, the difference between MS65 and MS67 can represent a 5×–10× value increase on major errors. Here's what to know:
- Circulated (VF–AU): Wear on Roosevelt's hair detail or the torch bands significantly reduces value. Most error coins found in pocket change are traded raw at a discount to certified examples.
- MS65 (Gem Uncirculated): Minor surface marks acceptable. Standard Mint State premium applies. Errors graded MS65 command the baseline error premium from the value table above.
- MS67+ (Superb Gem): Nearly flawless. For major striking errors like die caps and mated pairs, MS67+ is where premiums multiply dramatically — the $3,000 Mated Pair was certified MS67/MS68.
- SP (Special Strike): The Satin Finish designation. SP68/SP69 examples are scarcer and command more than SP67. Higher Satin Finish grades are significantly more valuable.
- FB (Full Bands): For Roosevelt dimes, "Full Bands" on the torch is a premium designation even on error coins. The confirmed 2007-P broadstrike was certified PCGS MS64 FB.
💡 Grading Fee Reality Check
Third-party grading fees (PCGS/NGC) typically start at $30–$50 per coin plus shipping. Only submit if the error's estimated raw value exceeds $100 — otherwise the grading fee costs more than the premium you'll gain. Never submit Machine Doubling, broadstrikes under MS64, or minor off-centers (<10%).
2007 Roosevelt Dime: When & How to Get Certified
Third-party grading (TPG) by PCGS or NGC serves two purposes for error coins: authentication (confirming the error is genuine, not post-mint damage) and grading (documenting condition for confident resale). Buyers of major errors at $100+ almost always require a slabbed coin.
When to Submit
- ✅ Submit: Full Missing Clad Layer (weight confirmed under 2.00g), Die Caps, Mated Pairs, Shattered Dies with retained cuds, or any error where the estimated raw value exceeds $100. The slab's authentication is essential — serious collectors fear alterations on expensive errors.
- ❌ Do NOT Submit: Minor off-centers (<10%), plain broadstrikes under $20, Satin Finish coins unless you're expert-confident in MS70 potential, Machine Doubling, or the DDO-001 without a confirmed buyer. Grading fees will exceed what you gain.
Authentication Tools You Need First
- Digital Scale (0.01g accuracy): Non-negotiable for Missing Clad Layer verification. The difference between 1.90g (genuine error) and 2.27g (worthless damage) is invisible — only a scale reveals it.
- 10×–16× Loupe: Required for Satin Finish surface diagnostics and DDO-001 identification. A loupe under $15 is all you need.
- Magnet: Roosevelt Dimes are entirely non-magnetic. If your coin sticks to a magnet, it is a steel disc, a magic trick coin, or a counterfeit — not any variety of 2007 dime error.
Reference
NGC Coin Explorer: 2007-P Roosevelt Dime → | PCGS CoinFacts: 2007-P Roosevelt Dime →
Local coin dealers and numismatic clubs can often provide free or low-cost in-person assessments before you commit to TPG submission. Search the American Numismatic Association dealer directory at money.org for accredited dealers in your area. A dealer's quick eyeball test can save you the $40 submission fee on a dud.
2007 Roosevelt Dime Error: Frequently Asked Questions
My 2007 dime has a copper-colored face — is it worth money?
Only if it weighs under 2.00g. A genuine Missing Clad Layer dime weighs approximately 1.85g–1.95g and is worth $75–$250. If your coin weighs the standard 2.27g but appears copper-colored, it is almost certainly heat damage (worth face value) or a sintered planchet (worth $10–$20 at most) — not a missing clad layer. The weight is the decisive, non-negotiable test.
My 2007 dime has a matte or frosted surface — is it an error?
Probably not an error — it's most likely a Satin Finish coin from a 2007 Mint Set. The U.S. Mint intentionally made these with burnished planchets and sandblasted dies from 2005 to 2010, giving a matte appearance. Only 895,628 were minted per facility (vs. over 1 billion business strikes). Uncirculated examples are designated SP (Special Strike) by grading services and are worth $2–$5. Do not clean them — the matte finish is the premium.
What is the most valuable 2007 Roosevelt Dime error ever sold?
The highest confirmed sale is $3,000 for a 2007-D Mated Pair — two coins fused by a catastrophic press malfunction, one shaped like a bottle cap (die cap) and the other bearing a mirror-image incuse brockage design. They fit together perfectly. The 2007-P Obverse Die Cap holds the second-highest record at $1,400. Both errors required simultaneous failures of the ejection system and quality control to escape the Mint.
My 2007 dime has doubled letters — is it the DDO-001?
Almost certainly not. The overwhelmingly common doubling on 2007 dimes is Machine Doubling (flat, shelf-like shadow on one side of letters — from a loose die rattling) or Die Deterioration (swollen, drifting letters as the die ages). Both are face value. The genuine DDO-001 (WDDO-001) shows subtle, uniform thickening and bloating of letter bodies under 10× magnification — not a flat shelf on one side. Compare to documented examples at Wexler's Doubled Dies →
Is my 2007-S dime worth more than face value?
Yes. The 2007-S Clad Proof (from standard Proof Sets, mintage 2,129,936) is worth $3–$6 in top uncirculated condition. The 2007-S Silver Proof (from Silver Proof Sets, mintage 875,050) is worth $15+ due to its 90% silver content and lower mintage. Identify the Silver Proof by its solid silver edge (no copper stripe) and 2.50g weight versus 2.27g for all clad varieties. Even circulated Silver Proofs retain value above face due to silver content.
Should I clean my 2007 dime before submitting for grading?
Never clean any coin. Cleaning removes microscopic surface metal and leaves hairlines visible under magnification, resulting in a "Details — Improperly Cleaned" designation that can reduce a coin to near face value. This is especially critical for Satin Finish coins, where even light rubbing permanently destroys the delicate matte texture. Submit coins exactly as found — professional graders can immediately identify cleaning.
How do I tell if my 2007 dime is silver?
Check two things: (1) The edge: a 90% Silver Proof has a solid silver-colored edge with no copper stripe. Standard clad dimes show the "Oreo" copper stripe between two silver bands. (2) The weight: a Silver Proof weighs 2.50g versus 2.27g for all clad varieties. If both tests confirm (solid silver edge + 2.50g), you have a 2007-S Silver Proof worth $15+. If the edge appears silver at 2.27g, it may be post-mint silver plated — a novelty with no numismatic value.
Why do so many 2007 dimes have "doubled" looking letters?
The 2007 mintage was over 2 billion coins, requiring dies to be worked far beyond their optimal lifespan. This causes two widespread and worthless phenomena: Machine Doubling (loose die mechanics creating flat shelves on lettering) and Die Deterioration (metal fatigue causing letters to swell and drift, with an orange-peel texture on background fields). The Mint's adoption of the single-squeeze hubbing process by 2007 also largely eliminated the dramatic rotational doubled dies seen in earlier eras. What remains — when doubling exists at all — is subtle and requires magnification.
Sources & Methodology
This guide draws exclusively on the following primary numismatic sources, accessed January 2026:
- PCGS CoinFacts: 2007-P Roosevelt Dime (Business Strike)
- PCGS CoinFacts: 2007-P Roosevelt Dime Satin Finish (Special Strike)
- NGC Coin Explorer: 2007-P Roosevelt Dime MS
- GreatCollections Auction Archive: 2007-D Roosevelt Dime Satin Finish SP FB
- Wexler's Doubled Dies: Roosevelt 10¢ Series (WDDO-001 reference)
- Numismatic News: Dime Series Doubled Dies
- Old Pueblo Coin: 2007-P Broadstrike MS64 FB (PCGS)
- Mint Error News (minterrornews.com) — auction documentation for major striking errors (Die Cap, Mated Pair)
- Heritage Auctions archive — 2007 Roosevelt Dime striking error sales records
All values reflect certified retail market data as of January 2026. Error coin values fluctuate with collector demand, grade, eye appeal, and broader market conditions. Raw examples command significantly less than slabbed examples.
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