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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:
4074
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, 1878
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
ONE, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
2.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.08 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0723 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1878
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,677,200
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1859-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4685
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Coin Value History
1878 10c MS
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1878 10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1878 10C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/111). Mintage 1,678,000. ...
$192
1878 10C MS65 PCGS. This piece is housed in a PCGS green label holder. PCGS Population: (8/8). Mintage 1,678,000....
$1,332
1878 Liberty Seated Dime. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.1.
$336
1878 10C MS61 NGC. CAC. John McCloskey Collection. NGC Census: (4/76). PCGS Population: (6/99). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$186
1878 10c PCGS/CAC MS67+
$11,500
1878 10C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (5/81). PCGS Population: (11/107). AU55. Mintage 1,677,200. From The Maumee Valley Col...
$144
1878 10c PCGS MS62 (OGH)
$225
1878 10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (30/15). PCGS Population: (32/17). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS64. Mint...
$336
1878 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-Unlisted. ...
$1,645
1878 Liberty Seated Dime. AU Details--Smoothed (PCGS).
$152
1878 10C XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/76). PCGS Population (5/97). Mintage: 1,677,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$30
1878 Liberty Seated Dime. Type I Reverse. Fortin-102. Rarity-5. MS-68 (PCGS). CAC.
$27,025
1878 10C --Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/69). PCGS Population (1/76). Mintage: 1,677,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$115
1878 10C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU53 Details. NGC Census: (0/71). PCGS Population (0/83). Mintage: 1,678,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$48
1878 10C AU50--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details....
$57
1878 10C AU58 NGC. Ex: Rev. Dr. James G. K. McClure. NGC Census: (5/74). PCGS Population (6/90). Mintage: 1,677,200. CDN Ws...
$104
1878 10C MS65+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/7 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (12/4 and 0/0+). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NG...
$822
1878 10C MS63 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (19/47). PCGS Population: (27/49). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage...
$360
1878 10C MS61 NGC. CAC. Light gold shading floods the obverse of this late-date Liberty Seated dime. Apart from a few bits ...
$276
1878 10C MS67 ★ NGC. Fortin-103. ...
$5,170
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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