1962 DIME
PCGS Nos: 5124, 85124, 5237, 85237,
95237
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 72,450,000
Proofs: 3,218,019
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 34 MS-67's.
The finest Uncirculated
Full Band examples graded by PCGS are 8 MS-67's.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 39 PR-70's.
The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 76 PRCA-69's.
The finest Proof Deep Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 43 PRDC-69's.
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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