© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" reduced weight
| Silver (.900) (.100 copper) | 2.49 g | 17.9 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1856-1860 |
| Value | 1 Dime = 10 Cents (0.1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 2.49 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#314650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Face value in wreath and the country name around the rim
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ONE DIME
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM# A63.2 has a standard weight of 38²∕₅ grains (2.49 grams).
These coins saw frequent circulation in Nicaragua. Additionally, these coins were declared legal tender in El Salvador in 1859.
1856
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Seated Liberty Dime is that it was the first dime to feature a reduced weight, which was a result of the Coinage Act of 1851 that aimed to reduce the amount of silver used in coin production. This change in weight, from 2.73 grams to 2.49 grams, was intended to make the coin more practical for everyday use and to reduce the cost of producing the coin. Despite the weight reduction, the Seated Liberty Dime still maintained its value and remained a popular coin among collectors and the general public.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | 5780000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 O | 1180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 S | 70000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 | 5580000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 O | 1540000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 O | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 S | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 | 800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 O | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 S | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 S | 140000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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" (reduced weight) 1856-1860 coin.
