1869 DIME
PCGS Nos: 4649, 4762, 84762
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 256,000
Proofs: 600
Designer: Obverse
by Thomas Sully, executed by Christian Gobrecht, modified by Robert Ball
Hughes and James Barton Longacre; Reverse by James Barton Longacre
Diameter: ±17.9 millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - ±90%
Copper - ±10%
Weight: ±38 grains (±2.5 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) below the ribbon bow on the reverse
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Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 3 MS-67's.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 4 PR-66's.
The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 2 PRCA-65's.
Recent appearances:
PCGS Proof-65. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s
"Philadelphia 2000 Signature Sale", August 6-7, 2000, Lot 6959, not
illustrated, sold for $2,875.00
Gem Brilliant Proof. Ex - Stack's "The
Marvin Taichert Collection of U.S. Type Coins", May 9, 2001, Lot 115,
plated, sold for $4,025.00 Ex Abner Kreisberg's sale of March 20,
1965, lot 1037
Choice Brilliant Proof. Ex - Stack's "65th Anniversary Sale", October
17-19, 2000, Lot 519, not plated, sold for $632.50
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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