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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. There is only a partial portion of drapery (or linen) from Liberty's elbow to her knee.
Reverse Description
The words ONE DIME are centered and surrounded by a wreath tied by ribbon and bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4028
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
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:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Partial Drapery
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,992,500
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1837-1838
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4570
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Coin Value History
1838 10c Partial Drapery MS
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1838 10c Partial Drapery MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1838 10C Partial Drapery, F-108a, R.4, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/37). Mintage 1,992,500....
$780
1838 Liberty Seated Dime. No Drapery. Large Stars. Partial Drapery. EF-40 (PCGS).
$288
1838 Liberty Seated Dime. No Drapery. Large Stars. Partial Drapery. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$408
1838 10c PCGS/CAC MS64 (Partial Drapery)
$3,200
1838 10C Partial Drapery, F-108a, R.4, MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$28,800
1838 10C Partial Drapery, F-108a, R.4, MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$10,800
1838 10c PCGS F Details (Partial Drapery Rim Damage)
$35
1838 Liberty Seated Dime. No Drapery. Fortin-108a. Rarity-4. "Partial Drapery." EF-45 (PCGS).
$264
1838 10C Repunched Date & Reverse Clashed, Partial Drapery, F-108a, R.4, AU55 NGC. TOP-100. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Populat...
$336
1838 10C Partial Drapery AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/19). NGC Census: (2/16). Mintage: 1,992,500. ...
$734
1838 10C Partial Drapery -- Scratched -- ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/21). PCGS Population (1/39). Mintage: 1,992,50...
$89
1838 10C Partial Drapery MS62 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-108a. ...
$1,292
1838 10C Partial Drapery AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/25). NGC Census: (0/19). Mintage: 1,992,500. ...
$329
1838 10C Partial Drapery MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,725
1838 10C PART DRAPE
$3,105
1838 Liberty Seated Dime. No Drapery. Fortin-108a. Rarity-4. Large Stars. Partial Drapery. AU-50 (PCGS).
$264
1838 10C Partial Drapery XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (2/27). NGC Census: (0/20). Mintage: 1,992,500. ...
$282
1838 Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-108. Rarity-4. Partial Drapery. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$449
10C 1838 PARTIAL DRAPERY. PCGS MS64
$2,468
1838 10C Partial Drapery MS67 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-108a. ...
$23,500
Seated Liberty Dime 10c No Stars, 1837-1838 MS [Type]
Worth: $40 – $66,000
1837 10c No Stars, Large Date MS
Worth: $40 – $66,000
1837 10c No Stars, Small Date MS
Worth: $65 – $42,000
1838-O 10c No Stars MS
Worth: $45 – $33,600
Seated Liberty Dime 10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
Worth: $12 – $33,600
1838 10c No Drapery, Large Stars MS
Worth: $12 – $38,400
1838 10c No Drapery, Small Stars MS
Worth: $16 – $40,000
1839 10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $12 – $33,600
1839-O 10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $16 – $24,000
1840 10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $12 – $12,000
1840-O 10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $35 – $66,000
Seated Liberty Dime 10c Stars Obverse, 1840-1860 MS [Type]
Worth: $10 – $26,400
1840 10c Drapery MS
Worth: $45 – $31,200
1841 10c MS
Worth: $10 – $9,600
1841-O 10c MS
Worth: $12 – $9,000
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