The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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.
Reverse Description
The words ONE DIME are centered and surrounded by an ornate wreath tied by ribbon and double bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. Mint mark appears at bottom center under the bow.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4092
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
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
Coin Date:
1842-O
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
2,020,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4582
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Coin Value History
1842-O 10c MS
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1842-O 10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$25,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $21,000 | $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 |
1842-O 10C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 27 in 35, 104 finer (10/25). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 2,020,0...
$408
1842-O 10C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF45. Mintage 2,020,000. ...
$159
1842-O 10C AU50 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (5/17). Mintage 2,020,000. ...
$1,620
1842-O 10C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/131 and 0/1+). Mintage 2,020,000. ...
$240
1842-O 10C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/32). Mintage 2,020,000. ...
$870
1842-O 10C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/23). Mintage 2,020,000. ...
$1,020
1842-O 10C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/206 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (9/98 and 0/0+). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS F...
$124
1842-O 10C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (5/88). PCGS Population: (17/171). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 2,020,0...
$180
1842-O 10C Medium O, F-103, High R.3, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$26,400
1842-O 10C XF40 ANACS. Mintage 2,020,000. ...
$360
1842-O 10C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/188). NGC Census: (5/91). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 2,020,...
$159
1842-O 10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (2/19). PCGS Population: (0/16). CDN: $2,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 2,020,0...
$2,520
1842-O 10C MS63 NGC. Mint State examples of this early New Orleans issue are scarce, and Select examples such as this are r...
$3,360
10C 1842-O PCGS MS62 GOLD CAC
$3,525
1842-O 10C AU58 PCGS. Fortin-102. ...
$1,998
1842-O 10C MS64 NGC. CAC. ...
$5,462
1842-O 10C --Improperly Cleaned--Fine 12 NGC. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (1/50). PCGS Population (3/59). Mintage: 2,020,00...
$32
1842-O 10C
$8
1842-O 10C VF35 ANACS. Mintage 2,020,000....
$252
1842-O 10C XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (8/22). Mintage 2,020,000. ...
$660
Seated Liberty Dime 10c No Stars, 1837-1838 MS [Type]
Worth: $40 – $54,000
1837 10c No Stars, Large Date MS
Worth: $40 – $54,000
1837 10c No Stars, Small Date MS
Worth: $60 – $42,000
1838-O 10c No Stars MS
Worth: $40 – $33,600
Seated Liberty Dime 10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
Worth: $12 – $33,600
1838 10c No Drapery, Large Stars MS
Worth: $12 – $38,400
1838 10c No Drapery, Small Stars MS
Worth: $16 – $40,000
1838 10c Partial Drapery MS
Worth: $16 – $18,000
1839 10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $12 – $33,600
1839-O 10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $16 – $24,000
1840 10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $12 – $12,000
1840-O 10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $35 – $66,000
Seated Liberty Dime 10c Stars Obverse, 1840-1860 MS [Type]
Worth: $10 – $26,400
1840 10c Drapery MS
Worth: $45 – $31,200
1841 10c MS
Worth: $10 – $9,600
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