Whitman Expo
Seated Liberty Dime Stars Obverse 10 Cents PR 1840-1859 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. 13 stars have adorn the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center.
Reverse: The words ONE DIME are centered and surrounded by an ornate wreath tied by ribbon and double bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Basic Information
GSID:
74054
Coin Date:
Seated Liberty Dime
Denomination:
10c / 10 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Stars Obverse
Variety 2:
1840-1859
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
2.67 gr
Weight:
0.0868 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0775 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
