1953 DIME
PCGS Nos: 5103, 85103, 5228, 85228,
95228
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 53,490,120
Proofs: 128,800
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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Notes:
The finest Uncirculated non-Full Band examples graded by PCGS are 20 MS-67's.
The finest Uncirculated
Full Band examples graded by PCGS are 3 MS-67's.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 2 PR-69's.
The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 4 PRCA-68's.
The finest Proof Deep Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PRDC-66.
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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