Whitman Expo
1856 Small Date 10 Cents PR
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.
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.
Basic Information
GSID:
4207
Coin Date:
1856
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Small Date
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
2.49 gr
Weight:
0.0868 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
