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F-103c, Vertically Cracked Rev
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
The words ONE DIME are centered and surrounded by a wreath tied by ribbon and bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
403588
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
2.67 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0868 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0775 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
No Drapery, Large Stars, Vertically Cracked Reverse
Variety 2:
F-103C
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,992,500
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1837-1838
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
537649
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Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for 1838 10c No Drapery, Large Stars, Vertically Cracked Reverse, F-103C MS
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