Whitman Expo
1838 No Drapery 10 Cents PR CAM
Details
Obverse: 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. There is a noted lack of drapery (or linen) from Liberty's elbow to her knee.
Reverse: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
4151
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1838-1840
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
No Drapery
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
2.67 gr
Weight:
0.0868 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
