1839-O DIME
PCGS No: 4572, 4723
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,323,000
Proofs: 0
Designer: Obverse
by Thomas Sully, executed by Christian Gobrecht; Reverse by Christian
Gobrecht
Diameter: ±17.9 millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - ±90%
Copper - ±10%
Weight: ±41.3 grains (±27 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: "O" (for
New Orleans, Louisiana) below DIME on the reverse
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Notes:
The finest examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-66's.
The finest Proof Branch
Mint example graded by PCGS is a single PRBM-63.
Recent appearances:
AU. Ex- Stack's "The September
Sale", September 12-13, 2000, Lot 298 @$201.25
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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