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1857 F-109A 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.
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:
394990
Coin Date:
1857
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,580,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
F-109A
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, 1857
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, DIME
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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