1968 DIME
PCGS No: 5133, 85133, 5245,
85245
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 424,470,400
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: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) above the date
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Notes:
The finest Uncirculated non-Full Band examples graded by PCGS are 2
MS-68's.
The finest Uncirculated Full
Band example graded by PCGS is a single MS-66.
The finest Proof "No
S" examples graded by PCGS are 3 PR-68's.
The finest Proof Cameo
"No S" examples graded by PCGS are 2 PR-68's.
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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