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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:
4063
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, 1870
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:
1870
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
470,500
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1859-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4651
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Coin Value History
1870 10c MS
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1870 10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$10,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $8,750 | $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 |
1870 10C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 13 in 58, 86 finer (2/26). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 470,500. ...
$293
1870 10C MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 23 in 64 (1 in 64+), 12 finer. CAC: 9 in 64, 4 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. ...
$1,920
1870 10C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/2). Mintage 470,500. ...
$1,920
1870 Liberty Seated Dime. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.1.
$408
1870 Liberty Seated Dime. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$96
1870 10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (6/56). PCGS Population: (8/71). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 470,500. ...
$312
1870 10C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (4/76). PCGS Population: (8/114). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 470,500....
$124
1870 Liberty Seated Dime. MS-66 (NGC).
$4,320
1870 Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-104. Rarity-3. Repunched Date. AU-50 (PCGS).
$114
1870 10C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/67). PCGS Population: (8/80). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintag...
$120
1870 10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/26). NGC Census: (15/25). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS63. Min...
$408
1870 10C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/55). PCGS Population (0/56). Mintage: 470,500. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$129
1870 10C --Cleaned--ICG. AU53 Details. NGC Census: (0/55). PCGS Population (0/48). Mintage: 470,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$64
1870 10C --Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (0/54). PCGS Population (1/48). Mintage: 470,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$48
1870 10C
$32
1870 10c PCGS/CAC AU58
$1,000
1870 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/15). NGC Census: (15/12). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 470,500....
$1,320
1870 10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (9/4). Mintage 470,500. ...
$1,620
1870 10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (9/45). PCGS Population: (13/57). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 470,500. ...
$360
1870 10C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/68). NGC Census: (6/52). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 470,500. ...
$288
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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