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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. 13 stars have adorn the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center. A drapery (or linen) is noted from Liberty's elbow to her knee.
Reverse Description
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4031
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
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:
Drapery
Coin Date:
1840
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
377,500
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4578
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1840 10c Drapery MS
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1840 10c Drapery MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$37,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $31,000 | $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 |
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1838 10c No Drapery, Large Stars MS
Worth: $13 – $38,400
1838 10c No Drapery, Small Stars MS
Worth: $16 – $40,000
1838 10c Partial Drapery MS
Worth: $16 – $18,000
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Worth: $13 – $33,600
1839-O 10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $16 – $24,000
1840 10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $13 – $12,000
1840-O 10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $35 – $66,000
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1841 10c MS
Worth: $7 – $9,600
1841-O 10c MS
Worth: $12 – $9,000
1840 Liberty Seated Dime. Drapery. EF-40 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.0.
$900
1840 Liberty Seated Dime. Drapery. VF-20 (PCGS).
$312
1840 10C Drapery AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/10). Mintage 377,500....
$1,980
1840 Liberty Seated Dime. Drapery. VF-30 (NGC).
$360
1840 10C Drapery VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (1/28). PCGS Population: (4/109). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 37...
$134
1840 10c PCGS/CAC F15 (With Drapery)
$320
1840 Liberty Seated Dime. Drapery. Good-4 (PCGS). CAC.
$120
1840 10c PCGS/CAC VF25 (With Drapery)
$480
1840 Liberty Seated Dime. Drapery. VF Details--Corrosion Removed (PCGS).
$168
1840 10c PCGS/CAC XF45 (With Drapery)
$1,255
1840 10C Drapery VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/39). NGC Census: (1/16). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 3...
$396
1840 10C Drapery Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/62). NGC Census: (1/22). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS ...
$114
1840 10C Drapery MS64+ ★ NGC. Fortin-101. ...
$27,025
1840 10C Drapery MS62 NGC. Fortin-101. R.4. ...
$2,585
1840 10C Drapery AU58 PCGS. ...
$2,875
1840 10C Drapery AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/11). PCGS Population (1/13). Mintage: 377,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$748
1840 10C Drapery AU53 NGC. ...
$1,092
$6,900
1840 10C Drapery VG8 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $36.00....
$45
1840 Liberty Seated Dime. Drapery. EF-40 (PCGS). CAC.
$900
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