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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:
4107
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-S
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
60,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4621
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Coin Value History
1859-S 10c MS
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1859-S 10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $90,000 | $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-S Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-101. Rarity-4. VF-30 (PCGS).
$2,160
1859-S Liberty Seated Dime. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$840
1859-S Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-101, the only known dies. VF-20 (NGC).
$1,110
1859-S 10C -- Bent, Cleaned, Damaged -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. Mintage 60,000....
$149
1859-S 10C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (4/18). PCGS Population: (11/58). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 60...
$690
1859-S 10c NGC AU55
$4,106
1859-S 10c NGC/CAC VG-08
$801
1859-S 10C AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/97). NGC Census: (0/24). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 60,000. ...
$156
1859-S 10C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/81). NGC Census: (0/22). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS Good 6 ...
$216
1859-S 10C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (1/19). PCGS Population: (8/67). Mintage 60,000. ...
$432
1859-S Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-101, the only known dies. Rarity-6-. EF-40 (PCGS).
$1,998
1859-S 10C MS63 PCGS. Fortin-101. ...
$25,850
1859-S 10C VF35 PCGS. ...
$999
1859-S 10C XF45 ANACS. ...
$1,175
1859-S 10C Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (1/15). PCGS Population (0/54). Mintage: 60,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$235
1859-S Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-101, the only known dies. AU-58 (PCGS).
$21,620
1859-S 10C VF25 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,116
1859-S 10C MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$88,125
1859-S 10C MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$25,300
1859-S 10C AU50 PCGS. ...
$4,025
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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