1845 DIME
PCGS Nos: 4586, 4732
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,755,000
Proofs: estimated 10
Designer: Obverse
by Thomas Sully, executed by Christian Gobrecht, modified by Robert Ball
Hughes; Reverse by Christian Gobrecht, modified by Robert Ball Hughes
Diameter: ±17.9 millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - ±90%
Copper - ±10%
Weight: ±41 grains (±2.7 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) below DIME on the reverse
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Notes:
The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a single MS-65.
The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-64.
Significant examples:
"Proof" (illustrated above). Ex
- Pittman
Recent appearances:
PCGS Proof-63. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions "Baltimore Signature
Sale", July 26-28, 2003, Lot 6568
VF-20. Ex - Bowers and
Merena Galleries' Robert W. Schwan Collection Sale, October 26-27, 2000,
Lot 590, sold for $690.00
Very Good to Fine. Ex - Stack's "65th Anniversary Sale", October 17-19,
2000, Lot 503, "Orphan Annie Dime", not plated, sold for $299.00
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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