PCGS PR70DCAM
PCGS PR70DCAM
- PCGS #:
- 95269
- Designer:
- John R. Sinnock
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 17.90 millimeters
- Weight:
- 2.27 grams
- Mintage:
- 4,227,728
- Mint:
- San Francisco
- Metal:
- 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
- Auction Record:
- $978 • PR70 • 05-01-2003 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1987-S 10C, DCAM
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 3,657,457 |
| 60 or Better | 3,657,457 |
| 65 or Better | 3,474,584 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-1.0 |
| 60 or Better | R-1.0 |
| 65 or Better | R-1.0 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 11 / 50 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 11 / 50 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 13 / 50 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 11 / 50 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 11 / 50 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 13 / 50 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
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#1 PCGS PR70DCAM
"The ErasmusHall Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). |
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#1 PCGS PR70DCAM
GreatCollections, April 26, 2026, Lot 211642 - $16. |
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#1 PCGS PR70DCAM
GreatCollections, April 5, 2026, Lot 2111473 - $20. |
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#1 PCGS PR70DCAM
GreatCollections, February 8, 2026, Lot 1952466 - $15.50. |
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#1 PCGS PR70DCAM
GreatCollections, January 11, 2026, Lot 2022290 - $22.95. |
| #6 PCGS PR70DCAM |
1987-S Roosevelt Dime Proof
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of its current facility, the San Francisco Mint opened its doors to an unprecedented 2,263 visitors for a tour under heavy guard. Security measures were stringent; guests were required to surrender belts, shoes, jewelry, and pocket change before entering.
The facility remained remarkably productive during this period. In 1987, San Francisco was responsible for striking the entire American Silver Eagle issuance and the largest mintage of Proof coinage to that date. The pursuit of perfection was exhaustive. The United States Mint reported using up to 10,000 towels daily to clean and polish the dies and planchets to ensure a mirror-like finish.
The Mint struck 3,792,233 Proof Roosevelt Dimes for standard Proof Sets and an additional 435,495 for the relatively new Prestige Sets.
- Standard Proof Sets: Contained five coins: 1987-S Lincoln Cent (#93488), Jefferson Nickel (#94222), 1987-S Roosevelt Dime (#95269), 1987-S Washington Quarter (#96023), and 1987-S Kennedy Half Dollar (#96828). They were priced at $11 (approximately $32 today). Nearly all of these qualify for our Deep Cameo designation.
- Prestige Sets: Housed in an book-like display case, these sets included the standard five coins plus the 1987-S Constitution Bicentennial Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof (#9625). These were sold for $45 (approximately $130 today).
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