Whitman Expo
1857-O Strike Doubling Dime MS F-101B Values
Details
F-101b, Strike Doubling
Obverse: Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA adorns 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. Mint mark appears at bottom center under the bow.
Basic Information
GSID:
213227
Coin Date:
1857-O
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mintage:
1,540,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
O
Prefix:
Top 100 Variety
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Strike Doubling
Variety 2:
F-101B
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
