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Seated Liberty Dime 10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.0775 oz +0.97%
$4.07
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Seated Liberty Dime 10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
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No Drapery

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. There is a noted lack of drapery (or linen) from Liberty's elbow to her knee.

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. Mint mark, if any, appears at bottom center under the bow.

Catalog Information

GSID: 72458
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, [Date]
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
Variety 2: 1838-1840
Coin Date: Seated Liberty Dime
Denomination: 10c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Various
Coinage Type: Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years: 1837-1838
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 4566
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Seated Liberty Dime 10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.0775 oz +0.97%
$4.07
GSID:72458 PCGS:4566 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for Seated Liberty Dime 10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS68 CAC $40,500 $1,234
MS68 - $33,500 $1,234
MS67 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS67 - $1,234 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234
AG2 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG2 - $1,234 $1,234
P1 CAC $1,234 $1,234
P1 - $1,234 $1,234

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