DESCRIPTION

1955-S Mint Set featuring one Roosevelt silver dime and one Lincoln Wheat cent, both struck at the San Francisco Mint (S mintmark). Coins are mounted in a vintage red acrylic display block with gold lettering “MINT SET 1955-S” and protective plastic pegs. The dime is 90% silver (standard pre-1965 composition), and the cent is bronze with the classic wheat reverse (last year of the Wheat cent design). This is a genuine U.S. Mint set-style presentation from 1955, popular among collectors for its historical significance and attractive display format.

COLLECTOR NARRATIVE

A beautiful and nostalgic 1955-S Mint Set preserved in its original acrylic display. The pairing of the final-year Wheat cent and early Roosevelt dime captures a transitional moment in U.S. coinage. Perfect for display on a desk, in a coin cabinet, or as part of a mid-20th-century U.S. type set. Ideal for collectors of Roosevelt dimes, Lincoln Wheat cents, San Francisco Mint issues, or anyone who loves vintage mint-set presentations.

HISTORICAL INSIGHT

The 1955-S Roosevelt dime and Lincoln Wheat cent represent key dates in their series. The Wheat cent ended in 1958 (replaced by the Lincoln Memorial reverse in 1959), and the Roosevelt dime (introduced 1946) was still silver in 1955 (silver content ended in 1964). The San Francisco Mint produced lower-mintage coins that year, making 1955-S pieces desirable. Mint sets like this were often assembled by dealers or collectors in acrylic blocks for display and protection during the 1950s–1970s boom in coin collecting.

MEASUREMENTS

• Acrylic block size: Approximately 3" x 2" x 0.5" thick
• Dime diameter: 0.705" (17.9 mm)
• Cent diameter: 0.75" (19 mm)
• Total: 1 1955-S Mint Set (dime + cent) in red acrylic display block