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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4075
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, 1879
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:
1879
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
14,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1859-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4687
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Coin Value History
1879 10c MS
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1879 10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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$342
1879 10C -- Scratched, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF40 Details. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 14,000. ...
$403
1879 10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 5 in 50, 299 finer (7/26). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 14,000. ...
$665
1879 Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-104a. Rarity-4. Repunched Date. MS-67 (NGC).
$2,928
1879 Liberty Seated Dime. Fine Details--Damage (PCGS).
$195
1879 10C Repunched Date, F-104a, R.4, MS68 CACG. ...
$19,520
1879 Liberty Seated Dime. MS-65 (PCGS). OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$1,560
1879 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (58/149). Mintage 14,000. ...
$1,020
1879 10C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/305). Mintage 14,000. ...
$528
1879 Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-104a. Rarity-4. Repunched Date. MS-66+ (PCGS).
$1,980
1879 Liberty Seated Dime. AU-55 (PCGS).
$552
1879 Liberty Seated Dime. AG-3 (PCGS).
$432
1879 Liberty Seated Dime. EF-45 (PCGS).
$504
1879 Liberty Seated Dime. MS-62 (PCGS).
$600
1879 10C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (3/151). PCGS Population: (3/265). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 14,000. ...
$504
1879 10C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (4/153). PCGS Population: (2/286). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 14,000. ...
$528
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$384
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$216
1879 10C MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/243). NGC Census: (1/141). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. Min...
$504
1879 10C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/241). NGC Census: (3/138). Mintage 14,000. ...
$576
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