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1979-S 10c Type 2

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1979-S 10C Type Two PR68 PCGS. This lot will also include the following: 1961 50C PR66 PCGS; 1977-S 50C PR68 PCGS; 197 (Total: 9 coins) 68 HA 132 01/21/2018
    1979-S 10C Type Two PR 69 PCGS. 69 HA 17 01/25/2005
    1979-S 10C TYPE 2 65 HA 4 06/06/2000
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 5259
      Coin Date: 1979-S
      Denomination (Short): 10c
      Denomination (Long): 10 Cents
      Variety: Type 2
      Desg: PR
      Mint Mark: S
      Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
      Mintage: 3,677,175
      Strike Type: Proof
      Coinage Type: Roosevelt dime
      Coinage Years: 1946-Present
      Mint Location: San Francisco
      Diameter: 17.9
      Weight (Grams): 2.27
      Designer: John R. Sinnock
      Edge: Reeded
      Obverse Description: Portrait of Franklin Roosevelt with the word LIBERTY at the left periphery. IN GOD WE TRUST written horizontally at 7 o'clock left of the portrait. The date is positioned to the right of Franklin's neck.
      Reverse Description: Torch of Liberty is flanked by olive branches in the center with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DIME around the circumference.
      General Notes: The proof issues of the Roosevelt dim series have been minted from 1950 to present. The set, without varieties, is easy and affordable to assemble in high grade. A great entry-level project for those interested in 10-cent pieces.
      PCGS #: 5259
      NGC ID: 23PW
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