PCGS Nos: 2890, 3404, 83404, 93404

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 2,648,575,000
Proofs: 3,950,762

Designer: Obverse by Victor David Brenner; reverse by Frank Gasparro

Diameter: 19 millimeters

Metal content:
Copper - 95%
Tin and Zinc - 5%

Weight: 48 grains (3.11 grams)

Edge: Plain

Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia, PA) below the date

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Notes:
The finest Uncirculated Red example graded by PCGS is a single MS-67RD.

The finest Uncirculated "Special Mint State" Red-Brown example graded by PCGS is a single MS-65RB.

The finest Uncirculated "Special Mint State" Red examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-68RD's.

The finest Proof Red examples graded by PCGS are 10 PR-70's.

The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 112 PR-69's.

The finest Proof Deep Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PR-70.

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