1871 DIME
PCGS Nos: 4653, 4764, 84764
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 906,750
Proofs: 960
Designer: Obverse
by Thomas Sully, executed by Christian Gobrecht, modified by Robert Ball
Hughes and James Barton Longacre; Reverse by James Barton Longacre
Diameter: ±17.9 millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - ±90%
Copper - ±10%
Weight: ±38 grains (±2.5 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) below the ribbon bow on the reverse
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Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 4 MS-66's.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 2 PR-66's.
The finest Proof Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PRCA-65.
Recent appearances:
NGC Proof-65. Ex - Ira & Larry
Goldberg Coin & Collectibles' "The Fairchild Family Trust Collection
Sale", May 28-30, 2001, Lot 508, illustrated, sold for $1,208.00
Gem Brilliant Proof. Ex - Stack's "65th Anniversary Sale",
October 17-19, 2000, Lot 523, plated, sold for $1,495.00
NGC Proof-63 Cameo. Ex - Heritage
Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2,
2001, Lot 8017, not illustrated, sold for $529.00
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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