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1878-CC Dime MS Values
Details
Obverse: 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: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
4137
Coin Date:
1878-CC
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Carson City
Mintage:
200,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1859-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
CC
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
2.5 gr
Weight:
0.08 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0723 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, 1878
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
ONE, DIME
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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