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Obverse Description
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 Description
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4049
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
2.49 gr
Weight (oz):
0.08 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0721 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Large Date
Coin Date:
1856
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,780,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4610
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Coin Value History
1856 10c Large Date MS
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1856 10c Large Date MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$13,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1856 10C Large Date AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (4/19). ...
$288
1856 10C Large Date MS63 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (2/3). ...
$2,160
1856 Liberty Seated Dime. Large Date. EF-45 (PCGS).
$168
1856 Liberty Seated Dime. Large Date. VF-35 (PCGS).
$144
1856 10C Large Date VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/89). NGC Census: (9/37). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. ...
$115
1856 10C Large Date VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/110). NGC Census: (0/47). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. ...
$61
1856 10C Large Date XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (2/28). PCGS Population: (17/61). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. F...
$149
1856 10C Large Date AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (6/11). PCGS Population: (6/33). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. ...
$324
1856 10c PCGS AU50 (Large Date)
$235
1856 10C Large Date VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/87). NGC Census: (1/34). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. ...
$104
1856 10c PCGS VF25 (Large Date)
$140
1856 10C Large Date MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (3/3). PCGS Population: (7/11). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. ...
$930
1856 10C Large Date MS64 PCGS. F-102. ...
$6,462
1856 10C Large Date MS66 PCGS Secure. Fortin-101. ...
$9,400
1856 10C Large Date AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/10). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS...
$306
1856 10C Large Date MS65 NGC. ...
$16,450
1856 10C Large Date AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (3/19). PCGS Population: (6/39). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. ...
$252
1856 10C Large Date MS63 NGC. CAC. F-103. ...
$2,232
1856 Liberty Seated Dime. Large Date. Fortin-104. Rarity-3. EF-45 (PCGS).
$168
1856 10c PCGS VF35 (Large Date)
$175
Seated Liberty Dime 10c No Stars, 1837-1838 MS [Type]
Worth: $40 – $66,000
1837 10c No Stars, Large Date MS
Worth: $40 – $66,000
1837 10c No Stars, Small Date MS
Worth: $65 – $42,000
1838-O 10c No Stars MS
Worth: $45 – $33,600
Seated Liberty Dime 10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
Worth: $12 – $33,600
1838 10c No Drapery, Large Stars MS
Worth: $12 – $38,400
1838 10c No Drapery, Small Stars MS
Worth: $16 – $40,000
1838 10c Partial Drapery MS
Worth: $16 – $18,000
1839 10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $12 – $33,600
1839-O 10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $16 – $24,000
1840 10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $12 – $12,000
1840-O 10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $35 – $66,000
Seated Liberty Dime 10c Stars Obverse, 1840-1860 MS [Type]
Worth: $10 – $26,400
1840 10c Drapery MS
Worth: $45 – $31,200
1841 10c MS
Worth: $10 – $9,600
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