1951 DIME
PCGS Nos: 5097, 5226, 85097, 85226,
95226
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 103,880,102
Proofs: 57,500
Designer: John R.
Sinnock
Diameter: 17.9
millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: 38.6
grains (2.50 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) just to the left of the base of the torch on the reverse
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Significant examples:
NGC Proof-68 Cameo. Ex -
Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach Signature
Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 8210, not illustrated, sold for
$356.50
Recent appearances:
The finest Uncirculated non-Full Band example graded by PCGS is a single MS-68.
The finest Uncirculated
Full Band examples graded by PCGS are 11 MS-67's.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 7 PR-69's.
The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 4 PR-68's.
The finest Proof Deep Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 2 PR-67's.
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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