23.5 mm diameter,
5.83 grams (90 grains), reeded (milled) edge
Date Mintage Composition
1927 8,000,000* (most common date) 72% silver and 28% copper
1931 500,000 (key date of series)
1933 1,000,000
1934 398,000
1935 5,600,000
1939 3,000,000*
1940 2,000,000*
1942 5,000,000
* Proof issues reportedly struck. Mintage unknown