1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (w/o stars, date arrows removed) 1860-1873 front 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (w/o stars, date arrows removed) 1860-1873 back
1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (w/o stars, date arrows removed) 1860-1873 photo
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1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" w/o stars, date arrows removed

 
Silver (.900) (.100 copper) 2.49 g 17.9 mm
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1860-1873
Value
1 Dime = 10 Cents (0.1&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Silver (.900) (.100 copper)
Weight
2.49 g
Diameter
17.9 mm
Thickness
1.05 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#18058
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

The denomination surrounded by a wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering: ONE DIME

Engraver: Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This type was issued before the Coinage Act of 12 February, 1873, which increased the standard weight of dimes from 38¹∕₅ grains (2.49 grams) to a metric standard of 2½ grams (38.58 grains, KM# A92).

These coins saw frequent circulation in Nicaragua.

1859 mule


1872


1873

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Seated Liberty Dime is that it was designed by sculptor and engraver Anthony C. Paquet, who was a prominent artist and designer of coins during the 19th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1860  1000 - - - - - -
1860 O 40000 - - - - - -
1861  1000 - - - - - -
1861 S 172500 - - - - - -
1862  550 - - - - - -
1862 S 180750 - - - - - -
1863  460 - - - - - -
1863 S 157500 - - - - - -
1864  470 - - - - - -
1864 S 230000 - - - - - -
1865  500 - - - - - -
1865 S 175000 - - - - - -
1866  725 - - - - - -
1866 S 135000 - - - - - -
1867  625 - - - - - -
1867 S 140000 - - - - - -
1868  600 - - - - - -
1868 S 260000 - - - - - -
1869  600 - - - - - -
1869 S 450000 - - - - - -
1870  1000 - - - - - -
1870 S 50000 - - - - - -
1871  960 - - - - - -
1871 CC 20100 - - - - - -
1871 S 320000 - - - - - -
1872  950 - - - - - -
1872 CC 35480 - - - - - -
1872 S 190000 - - - - - -
1873  600 - - - - - -
1873 CC 12400 - - - - - -

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" (w/o stars, date arrows removed) 1860-1873 coin.