1966 DIME
PCGS No: 5131, 85131, 5241,
85241,
95241
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,382,734,540
Proofs: 2,261,583 (Special Mint Set)
Designer: John R.
Sinnock
Diameter: ±17.9
millimeters
Metal content:
Outer layers - 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Center - 100% Copper
Weight: ±35
grains (±2.27 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 example graded by PCGS is a
single MS-68.
The finest Uncirculated
Full Band example graded by PCGS is a single MS-67.
The finest Uncirculated
"SMS" examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-69's.
The finest Uncirculated
Cameo "SMS" examples graded by PCGS are 12 MS-68's.
The finest Uncirculated
Deep Cameo "SMS" examples graded by PCGS is a single MS-68.
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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