Seated Liberty Dime Legend Obverse 10 Cents MS 1860-1891 Values

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Melt: $5.42 (0.0721 oz Silver)

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Seated Liberty Dime Legend Obverse 10 Cents MS 1860-1891 Values

Details

This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $5.42

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, if any, appears below the bow at the bottom.

Basic Information

GSID:

72461

Coin Date:

Seated Liberty Dime

Denomination:

10c / 10 Cents

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Various

Coinage Type:

Seated Liberty dime

Coinage Years:

1860-1891

Composition:

90% silver; 10% copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Legend Obverse

Variety 2:

1860-1891

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

2.49 gr

Weight:

0.08 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.0721 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

17.9 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, [Date]

Obverse Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Reverse Lettering:

ONE, DIME

Reverse Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

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