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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:
4075
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, 1879
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:
1879
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
14,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1859-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4687
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Coin Value History
1879 10c MS
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1879 10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
1879 Liberty Seated Dime. Fine Details--Damage (PCGS).
$195
1879 10C Repunched Date, F-104a, R.4, MS68 CACG. ...
$19,520
1879 10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 50, 300 finer (1/26). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 14,000....
$537
1879 Liberty Seated Dime. MS-65 (PCGS). OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$1,560
1879 10C MS67★ NGC. NGC Census: (24/4 and 11/0*). Mintage 14,000. ...
$2,400
1879 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (58/149). Mintage 14,000. ...
$1,020
1879 10C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/305). Mintage 14,000. ...
$528
1879 Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-104a. Rarity-4. Repunched Date. MS-66+ (PCGS).
$1,980
1879 Liberty Seated Dime. AU-55 (PCGS).
$552
1879 Liberty Seated Dime. EF-45 (PCGS).
$504
1879 Liberty Seated Dime. AG-3 (PCGS).
$432
1879 10C -- Cleaned, Retoned -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Mintage 14,000....
$456
1879 Liberty Seated Dime. MS-62 (PCGS).
$600
1879 10C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (3/151). PCGS Population: (3/265). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 14,000. ...
$504
1879 10C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (4/153). PCGS Population: (2/286). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 14,000. ...
$528
1879 10C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/289). NGC Census: (1/160). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 14...
$384
1879 10C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/288). NGC Census: (0/159). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 14,000. ...
$216
1879 10C MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/243). NGC Census: (1/141). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. Min...
$504
1879 10C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/241). NGC Census: (3/138). Mintage 14,000. ...
$576
1879 Liberty Seated Dime. MS-63 (PCGS).
$494
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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