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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:
4052
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
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
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
429,200
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4619
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Coin Value History
1859 10c MS
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1859 10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$31,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1859 10C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/33). Mintage 430,000....
$1,586
1859 10C MS64 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (6/31). Mintage 430,000. ...
$1,170
1859 Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-106. Rarity-4. MS-68 (PCGS).
$13,800
1859 10C -- Environmental Damage -- ANACS AU58 Details. Mintage 430,000....
$109
1859 10C Misplaced Date, F-103, R.4, MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$11,100
1859 10C AU50 ANACS. Mintage 430,000. ...
$134
1859 10c PCGS AU55
$195
1859 10C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/143). NGC Census: (4/132). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 430,000....
$144
1859 10C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/154). NGC Census: (4/138). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 430,000....
$94
1859 10c PCGS XF40
$65
1859 Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-106. Rarity-4. MS-61 (PCGS).
$264
1859 10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/96). NGC Census: (20/95). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 430,000....
$264
1859 10C MS66 NGC. ...
$1,800
1859 10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/75). NGC Census: (11/86). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS63. Min...
$376
1859 10C F12 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/127). PCGS Population (0/114). Mintage: 430,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$35
1859 10C MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/90). NGC Census: (1/115). Mintage: 430,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin ...
$402
1859 Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-103. Rarity-4. Misplaced Date. MS-65 (PCGS).
$1,680
1859 Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-105. Rarity-2. MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC.
$1,620
1859 10c PCGS MS68
$25,000
1859 10C -- Polished -- ANACS. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (11/118). PCGS Population: (11/117). AU58. Mintage 430,000....
$79
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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