Whitman Expo
1838 No Drapery, Small Stars, DDR Dime MS FS-801, F-101A Values
Details
F-101a, Small Stars. Late die state
Obverse: Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA adorns the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center.
Reverse: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
376334
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,992,500
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1837-1838
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Prefix:
Top 100 Variety
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
No Drapery, Small Stars, DDR
Variety 2:
FS-801, F-101A
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
2.67 gr
Weight:
0.0868 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0775 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
