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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. 13 stars have adorn the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
The words ONE DIME are centered and surrounded by an ornate wreath tied by ribbon and double bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4162
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
2.67 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0868 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0775 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1842
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4729
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Coin Value History
1842 10c PR
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Seated Liberty Dime 10c No Stars, 1837 PR [Type]
Worth: $5,000 – $90,000
1837 10c No Stars PR
Worth: $5,000 – $90,000
Seated Liberty Dime 10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 PR [Type]
Worth: $7,500 – $54,000
1838 10c No Drapery PR
Worth: $7,500 – $54,000
1839 10c No Drapery PR
Worth: $10,000 – $54,000
1839-O 10c No Drapery PR
1840 10c No Drapery PR
Worth: $7,500 – $54,000
Seated Liberty Dime 10c Stars Obverse, 1840-1859 PR [Type]
Worth: $450 – $25,000
1841 10c PR
Worth: $30,000 – $240,000
1843 10c PR
Worth: $3,500 – $30,000
1844 10c PR
Worth: $8,000 – $78,000
1845 10c PR
Worth: $7,000 – $78,000
1846 10c PR
Worth: $5,250 – $36,000
1847 10c PR
Worth: $7,500 – $48,000
1848 10c PR
Worth: $10,000 – $31,200
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