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1859 MPD Dime MS F-103 Values
Details
F-103, Muti-punched date variety.
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.
Basic Information
GSID:
213228
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
429,200
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Prefix:
Top 100 Variety
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
MPD
Variety 2:
F-103
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
