1978-S ROOSEVELT DIME DCAM GEM PROOF COPPER

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Lot number	145c
Auction	Sept 3 2026 GOLD SILVER BULLION COINS KNIVES CARDS
Date	September 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
Location	Coralville, Iowa

1978-S ROOSEVELT DIME DCAM GEM PROOF COPPER 1978-S ROOSEVELT DIME DCAM GEM PROOF Condition: This item is described as Gem Proof with a Deep Cameo (DCAM) designation, indicating a high-quality strike with strong contrast between the frosted devices and mirror-like fields. It is housed in a protective slab by the International Numismatic Bureau. The mint is San Francisco, identified by the S mint mark. The metal content for this 1978-S Roosevelt dime is a copper-nickel clad composition, consisting of a pure copper core bonded to outer layers of copper-nickel. Historically, this coin was produced during an era when the San Francisco Assay Office focused exclusively on proof coinage for collectors. The strike type is a proof strike, specifically designated as Deep Cameo (DCAM) for its exceptional visual contrast. The grading is labeled as DCAM GEM PROOF by the International Numismatic Bureau. 1978-S Roosevelt Dime, DCAM, Deep Cameo, Gem Proof, Numismatics, Graded Coin, INB, International Numismatic Bureau, Slabbed, Proof Set, US Coinage, Rare Dime, Coin Collecting, San Francisco Mint 1978-S Roosevelt Dime, DCAM Gem Proof, US Mint Coin, Proof Dime, Numismatics, Rare Coins, Graded Coins, Deep Cameo, Coin Collecting, Silver Dime IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer's premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms."Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction."ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions." References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal c

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