Demand for early copper and Colonial-era numismatic treasures drives strong results in Heritage Auctions' July 13 Early Copper & Colonial U.S. Coins Showcase Auction
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:
4112
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, 1863
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:
1863-S
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
157,500
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1859-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4638
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Coin Value History
1863-S 10c MS
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1863-S 10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $42,000 | $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 |
1863-S 10C AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 3, 158 finer (3/26). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 157,500. ...
$141
1863-S 10C AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/22). CAC Population: (1/9). Mintage 157,500....
$2,040
1863-S Liberty Seated Dime. EF Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$600
1863-S 10C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 8 in 12, 129 finer (10/25). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 15...
$300
1863-S 10C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 14 in 15, 115 finer (10/25). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1...
$408
1863-S 10C Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/146). Mintage 157,500. ...
$144
1863-S 10C VF25 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (4/20). Mintage 157,500. ...
$720
1863-S 10C XF40 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (3/11). Mintage 157,500. ...
$1,141
1863-S 10C MS65 PCGS. F-101. Low R.7....
$24,000
1863-S 10C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (4/34). PCGS Population: (17/73). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 157,500....
$660
1863-S Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-101, the only known dies. VF-20 (PCGS). CAC.
$528
1863-S Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-101, the only known dies. Rarity-4+. EF-45 (ANACS).
$432
1863-S 10C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (4/45). PCGS Population: (5/128). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 157,500....
$210
1863-S 10C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/12 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (5/10 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$1,920
1863-S 10C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/33). PCGS Population: (11/60). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 157,500....
$720
1863-S 10C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/135). NGC Census: (1/45). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 15...
$192
1863-S 10C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/122). NGC Census: (1/37). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 157,500....
$204
1863-S Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-101, the only known dies. Rarity-7-. MS-63 (PCGS).
$6,600
1863-S 10C MS66 NGC. Fortin-101. ...
$30,550
1863-S 10C AU55 NGC. CAC. ...
$1,528
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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