Whitman Expo
1853-O Arrows Dime MS Values
Details
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. Arrows have been added to the left and right of the date.
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:
4099
Coin Date:
1853-O
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mintage:
1,100,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1853-1855
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
O
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Arrows
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
2.49 gr
Weight:
0.08 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0721 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, DIME
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Feedback:
