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Obverse of 1824 Dime - JR-1     Reverse of 1824 Dime - JR-1


1824 TEN CENTS OR DIME

PCGS No: 4502

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 510,000
Proofs: estimated 5

Designer: John Reich

Diameter: 18.9 millimeters

Metal content:
Silver - ±89.2%
Copper - ±10.8%

Weight: 41.6 grains (2.70 grams)

Edge: Reeded

Mintmark: None (Philadelphia)

Images courtesy of Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.

Varieties (2):
JR-1 - Scarce
JR-2 - 

Significant examples:
See individual varieties

Recent appearances:
See individual varieties

Notes:
The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a single MS-65.

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"Early United States Dimes 1796-1837" by David J. Davis et al.

"Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia Of U.S. And Colonial Coins" by Walter Breen
  
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service
 

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