1858 DIME
PCGS Nos: 4616, 4747, 84747
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,540,000
Proofs: estimated 200
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: ±38 grains (±2.5 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia) below DIME on the reverse
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Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-67's.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 2 PR-66's.
The finest Proof Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PRCA-65.
Recent appearances:
PCGS Proof-65. Ex - Bowers &
Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part II", March
15-17, 2001, Lot 1512, sold for $2,530.00
NGC Proof-65. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coin & Collectibles' "The
Fairchild Family Trust Collection Sale", May 28-30, 2001, Lot 503,
illustrated, sold for $2,990.00
PCGS Proof-64. Ex- Heritage
Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7,
2000, Lot 7260, illustrated, sold for $1,955.00
NGC MS-67. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach
Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 8004, illustrated, sold for
$2,990.00
Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice. Ex - Stack's "65th Anniversary
Sale", October 17-19, 2000, Lot 509, 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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