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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:
4102
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
2.49 gr
Weight (oz):
0.08 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0721 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1856-S
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
70,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4613
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Coin Value History
1856-S 10c MS
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1856-S 10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $42,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1856-S 10C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/14 and 0/2+). Mintage 70,000. ...
$3,240
1856-S 10c PCGS AU58
$3,201
1856-S 10C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (7/9). PCGS Population: (11/25). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 70,000....
$1,680
1856-S 10c PCGS VF35
$1,700
1856-S 10C Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (5/27). PCGS Population: (8/84). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 70,...
$720
1856-S 10C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/57 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (2/24 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF...
$1,080
1856-S 10c PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$1,250
1856-S 10C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/95). NGC Census: (1/26). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 70,000. ...
$444
1856-S 10C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/65). NGC Census: (0/24). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS Fine ...
$750
1856-S 10C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/84). NGC Census: (1/27). Mintage 70,000. ...
$300
$500
1856-S 10C -- Damaged -- NCS. VF Details. Ex: Jules River Collection. NGC Census: (0/21). PCGS Population (5/47). Minta...
$423
1856-S 10C VF30 PCGS. Fortin-101, R.5. ...
$1,146
1856-S 10C MS64 PCGS Secure. CAC. Fortin-101. ...
$19,975
1856-S 10C XF40 PCGS. Fortin-101, R.5. ...
$1,410
$15,210
1856-S 10C MS62 PCGS. ...
$10,350
1856-S 10C AU55 NGC. ...
$2,530
1856-S 10c NGC MS61 ex:Eliasberg
$8,625
1856-S 10C AU58 PCGS. Fortin-101. ...
$3,335
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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