1981 S Roosevelt Dimes : Type 2 - Clear S

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

The San Francisco Mint produced two different varieties of the 1981 S Proof Roosevelt Dime where one had a filled in S and the other had a Clear S. Depicted in the example image of the coin above is the Type 2 Clear S version. This can be best identified by the S being clearer and not as filled in. It is also "flatter" in a vertical sense with more styling and rounded ends to the "S". Below is a close-up image comparing the Type 1 Filled S vs the Type 2 Clear S. Click the image to enlarge:

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-65)	Proof (PR-65)
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$6.81

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1981-S Roosevelt Dime (Type 2 - Clear S Variety) (Proof Coin) is Worth $6.81 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $0.0325