1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (no stars around rim) 1837-1838 front 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (no stars around rim) 1837-1838 back
1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (no stars around rim) 1837-1838 photo
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1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" no stars around rim

 
Silver (.900) (.100 copper) 2.67 g 17.9 mm
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1837-1838
Value
1 Dime = 10 Cents (0.1&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Silver (.900) (.100 copper)
Weight
2.67 g
Diameter
17.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#30782
Rarity index
54%

Reverse

Face value in wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ONE DIME

Engraver: Christian Gobrecht

Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The standard weight of these coins was 41¼ grains.
1837

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1837-1838 Seated Liberty Dime is that it was the first dime to feature the iconic Seated Liberty design, which was created by artist Christian Gobrecht. This design showed Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield and a staff, and was meant to symbolize the idea of liberty guarding the nation's values. The coin's design was a departure from the previous Capped Bust dime, and marked a new era in American coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1837  682500 - - - - - -
1838 O 489034 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (no stars around rim) 1837-1838 coin.