Whitman Expo
1841-O Transitional Reverse, Small O 10 Cents MS FS-901, F-102
Details
F-102, Transitional Rev, Small O
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 an ornate wreath tied by ribbon and double bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. Mint mark appears at bottom center under the bow.
Basic Information
GSID:
213201
Coin Date:
1841-O
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mintage:
2,007,500
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
O
Prefix:
Top 100 Variety
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Transitional Reverse, Small O
Variety 2:
FS-901, F-102
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
2.67 gr
Weight:
0.0868 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
