1848 DIME
PCGS Nos: 4590, 4735
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 451,000
Proofs: estimated 10
Designer: Obverse
by Thomas Sully, executed by Christian Gobrecht, modified by Robert Ball
Hughes; Reverse by Christian Gobrecht, modified by Robert Ball Hughes
Diameter: ±17.9 millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - ±90%
Copper - ±10%
Weight: ±41 grains (±2.7 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) below DIME on the reverse
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Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 3 MS-65's.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 2 PR-64's.
Recent appearances:
About Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "65th Anniversary Sale",
October 17-19, 2000, Lot 505, not plated, sold for $230.00
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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