Whitman Expo
1842-O Shattered Reverse of 1841 10 Cents MS F-103
Details
F-103, Shattered Rev of 1841
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:
213204
Coin Date:
1842-O
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mintage:
2,020,000
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:
Shattered Reverse of 1841
Variety 2:
F-103
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
