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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. Mint mark appears at bottom center under the bow.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4106
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-O
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
480,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4620
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Coin Value History
1859-O 10c MS
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1859-O 10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| 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-O 10C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 15 in 65 (2 in 65+), 20 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Min...
$1,952
1859-O 10C MS64 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (3/12). Mintage 480,000. ...
$1,440
1859-O Liberty Seated Dime. VF-30 (PCGS).
$72
1859-O Liberty Seated Dime. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$264
1859-O Liberty Seated Dime. MS-61 (PCGS). OGH.
$408
1859-O Liberty Seated Dime. AU-58 (ANACS). OH.
$456
1859-O 10C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (6/96). PCGS Population: (16/125). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 480,000...
$336
1859-O 10C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/169). NGC Census: (4/120). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 480,000...
$94
1859-O Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-103. Rarity-3. Medium O. MS-66 (NGC).
$3,120
1859-O Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-101. Rarity-3. Large O. AU-50 (PCGS).
$228
1859-O 10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (9/77). PCGS Population: (17/85). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS62. Min...
$336
1859-O 10c PCGS/CAC AU53
$250
1859-O 10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (13/62). PCGS Population: (17/62). CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS63. Mi...
$408
1859-O 10C MS67 NGC. CAC. Fortin-103, R.3. ...
$5,405
1859-O 10C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/113). NGC Census: (2/105). Mintage: 480,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$100
1859-O 10C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/121). NGC Census: (0/110). Mintage: 480,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$50
1859-O Seated Liberty Dime. Medium O. MS-68 (NGC).
$14,548
1859-O 10C VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/103). PCGS Population (0/100). Mintage: 480,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $34. (#4620)...
$39
1859-O 10C XF45--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details....
$64
1859-O 10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 15 in 65, 15 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 480,000. ...
$1,647
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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