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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:
4048
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:
Small 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 #:
4609
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Coin Value History
1856 10c Small Date MS
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1856 10c Small Date MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $9,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 Small Date, MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 2.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 34 in 64 (1 in 64+), 33 fin...
$793
1856 Liberty Seated Dime. Small Date. Fortin-122. Rarity-3. MS-66 (NGC).
$3,120
1856 10C Small Date MS65 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (7/3). Mintage 5,780,000. ...
$2,520
1856 10C Small Date, Doubled Die Obverse, F-108, FS-101, R.3, AU50 ANACS. Mintage 5,780,000. ...
$432
1856 10C Small Date AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (10/173). PCGS Population: (19/174). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mint...
$186
1856 10C Small Date XF45 ANACS. Mintage 5,780,000....
$129
1856 10C Small Date AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (12/160). PCGS Population: (27/149). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mint...
$192
1856 Liberty Seated Dime. Small Date. MS-63 (PCGS).
$480
1856 10C Small Date MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/99 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (22/99 and 0/1+). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$480
1856 10c PCGS VF30 (Small Date MPD F-107)
$171
1856 Liberty Seated Dime. Small Date. AU-58 (PCGS). OGH.
$504
1856 10c ICG VF25 Details (Small Date Damaged)
$28
1856 10C Small Date MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (11/123). PCGS Population: (5/105). Mintage 5,780,000. ...
$240
1856 10C Small Date, Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/6). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 5,780,000....
$52
1856 10C Small Date MS67 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-122. ...
$8,812
1856 10C Small Date MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (1/131). PCGS Population (1/94). Mintage: 5,780,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr...
$270
1856 10C Small Date Genuine PCGS. The PCGS number ending in .91 suggests Questionable Color as the reason, or perhaps one ...
$172
1856 10C Small Date VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/108). NGC Census: (2/158). Mintage: 5,780,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for ...
$49
1856 10C
$12
1856 10C
$26
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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