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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. Mint mark appears below the bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4139
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, 1885
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:
1885-S
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
43,690
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1859-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4695
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Coin Value History
1885-S 10c MS
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1885-S 10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $66,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1885-S 10C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 12, 90 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 4...
$1,769
1885-S Liberty Seated Dime. Good-4 (NGC).
$960
1885-S Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-101. Rarity-5. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$3,720
1885-S 10C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/97). Mintage 43,690. ...
$1,260
1885-S 10C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/42). Mintage 43,690. ...
$2,970
1885-S 10C F-101, R.3, MS61 PCGS....
$7,800
1885-S Liberty Seated Dime. AG-3 (NGC).
$504
1885-S 10C -- Damaged -- ANACS. VG Details, Net FR2. Mintage 43,690....
$504
1885-S 10C VF25 NGC. CAC. Silver and gray surfaces host minimal crust in the protected areas. A few lines around the head a...
$2,400
1885-S Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-101, the only known dies. Rarity-5. EF-45 (PCGS).
$4,080
1885-S 10c PCGS VF Details (Environmental Damage)
$352
1885-S 10C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/94 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/51 and 0/0+). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 ....
$990
1885-S 10C VF30 PCGS. ...
$2,160
1885-S 10C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (3/39). PCGS Population: (4/75). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS Fine ...
$930
1885-S 10c PCGS/CAC XF40
$3,100
1885-S 10C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/88). NGC Census: (0/53). Mintage 43,690. From The E.B. Strickland Collec...
$810
1885-S 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-101. ...
$45,531
1885-S 10C -- Damaged -- ANACS. Poor 1 Details. NGC Census: (0/55). PCGS Population (0/86). Mintage: 43,690. Numismedia Ws...
$200
1885-S 10C MS63 NGC. ...
$5,462
1885-S 10C MS62 PCGS. ...
$6,900
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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