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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. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA adorns the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
ONE DIME is centered in the middle of the reverse surrounded by a wreath tied by a bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4054
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, 1861
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
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:
1861
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,883,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1859-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4633
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Coin Value History
1861 10c MS
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1861 10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$10,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $8,750 | $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 |
1861 10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 20 in 65, 16 finer (2/26). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1,884,000. ...
$1,220
1861 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: 56 in 64, 53 finer (12/25). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,884,000....
$1,080
1861 Liberty Seated Dime. Unc Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$145
1861 Liberty Seated Dime. MS-66 (PCGS).
$2,280
10C 1861 PCGS MS67
$7,050
1861 10c PCGS AU58
$305
1861 10C MS61 ANACS. Mintage 1,884,000. ...
$252
1861 10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/142). NGC Census: (19/86). MS62. Mintage 1,884,000. ...
$198
1861 10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/203). NGC Census: (5/136). AU50. Mintage 1,884,000. ...
$104
1861 10C MS63 PCGS Secure. NGC Census: (21/64 and 0/0+). PCGS Population: (42/97 and 0/2+). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for proble...
$288
1861 10C -- Cleaned, Recolored, Repaired -- ANACS. UNC Details Net MS60. NGC Census: (0/102). PCGS Population (1/137). Mint...
$61
1861 10C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/120). PCGS Population (0/172). Mintage: 1,884,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$30
1861 10C --Reverse Tooled--ICG. AU53 Details. NGC Census: (2/106). PCGS Population (2/143). Mintage: 1,884,000. Numismedia W...
$36
1861 10C --Cleaned--ICG. VF35 Details. NGC Census: (0/111). PCGS Population (1/150). Mintage: 1,884,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$35
1861 10C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (2/103). PCGS Population (6/137). Mintage: 1,884,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$75
1861 10c PCGS XF40
$35
1861 10C Fine12--Scratched--ANACS, VF Details....
$14
1861 10C MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (37/9 and 1/2+). NGC Census: (20/15 and 0/0+). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,110
1861 10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (32/35). PCGS Population: (53/47). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,884,000...
$456
1861 Liberty Seated Dime. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$120
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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