1978-D DIME
PCGS Nos: 5154
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 282,847,540
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: "D"
(for Denver, CO) above the date
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Notes:
The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a single MS-68.
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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