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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. Mint mark appears below the bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4110
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-S
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
172,500
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1859-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4634
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Coin Value History
1861-S 10c MS
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1861-S 10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $60,000 | $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-S Liberty Seated Dime. VF-20 (NGC).
$600
1861-S Liberty Seated Dime. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,020
1861-S Liberty Seated Dime. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$840
1861-S 10C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/11). Mintage 172,500. ...
$3,840
1861-S Liberty Seated Dime. EF-40 (PCGS).
$1,020
1861-S 10C Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (1/39). PCGS Population: (4/108). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 172...
$216
1861-S 10C VF25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (9/64). NGC Census: (1/25). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 172...
$780
1861-S 10C Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (1/38). PCGS Population: (2/112). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 172...
$216
1861-S 10c PCGS/CAC F12
$580
1861-S Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-101. Rarity-5. VG-8 (PCGS).
$312
10C 1861-S PCGS MS64 CAC
$39,950
1861-S 10c PCGS VF35 ex: D.L. Hansen
$800
1861-S 10C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/15). PCGS Population: (2/19). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. Mi...
$1,026
1861-S Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-101. Rarity-5+. MS-62 (PCGS).
$8,400
1861-S 10C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Fine 15 Details. NGC Census: (0/22). PCGS Population (2/50). Mintage: 172,500. Numismedia W...
$141
1861-S 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-102, High R.4. ...
$51,700
1861-S 10C AU53 NGC. Fortin-101, R.5. ...
$1,292
1861-S 10C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (1/23). PCGS Population (2/52). Mintage: 172,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$89
1861-S 10C MS61 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,750
1861-S 10C --Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/8). PCGS Population (1/5). Mintage: 172,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$489
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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