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1979-S 10c Type 2 CAM

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    1979-S 10C Type Two PR69 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (2/0). NGC Census: (1/0). (#85259) 69 HA 11 11/25/2008
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 85259
      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 #: 85259
      NGC ID: 23PW
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