1987-P Dime

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1987-P DIME

PCGS No: 5172

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 762,709,481
Proofs: 0

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: "P" (for Philadelphia, PA) above the date

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Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 7 MS-68's.

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service

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