1961 10C (Proof)

Series: Roosevelt Dimes 1950-1964

PCGS PR69

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PCGS PR68

PCGS #:: 5236

Designer:: John R. Sinnock

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 17.90 millimeters

Weight:: 2.50 grams

Mintage:: 3,028,244

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $396 • PR65 • 02-28-2014 • eBay

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	930,000	R-1.1	13 / 15 TIE	13 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	930,000	R-1.1	13 / 15 TIE	13 / 15 TIE
65 or Better	400,000	R-1.7	13 / 15	13 / 15

Survival Estimate
All Grades	930,000
60 or Better	930,000
65 or Better	400,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.1
60 or Better	R-1.1
65 or Better	R-1.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	13 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 15 TIE
65 or Better	13 / 15

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	13 / 15 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 15 TIE
65 or Better	13 / 15

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#1 PR70 PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1961 Proof Roosevelt Dime had a relatively high mintage, especially compared to all other Proof Roosevelt Dimes prior to 1961. As an example, the highest mintage Proof Roosevelt Dimes from 1950-1960, was the 1960 with a mintage of approximately 1,691,600 million. However, the 1961mintage was almost double the amount as the Mint struck about 3,028,200 examples for 1961.

Therefore, the 1961 Proof Roosevelt Dime is one of the higher mintage coins for the series and more than enough coins were struck to meet collectors demand. Most examples are also easily affordable. Only examples in PR69 Deep Cameo or higher have significant premiums.