1851-O Dime MS Values

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Melt: $6.31 (0.0775 oz Silver)

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1851-O Dime MS Values

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down This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $6.31

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.

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:

4097

Coin Date:

1851-O

Denomination:

10c / 10 Cents

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

New Orleans

Mintage:

400,000

Coinage Type:

Seated Liberty dime

Coinage Years:

1840-1860

Composition:

90% silver; 10% copper

Mint Mark:

O

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

Design Details

Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1851

Obverse Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, DIME

Reverse Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

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