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1859 10c Transitional PR

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.0775 oz +13.77%
$2.94
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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

ONE DIME is centered in the middle of the reverse surrounded by a wreath tied by a bow at the bottom.

Catalog Information

GSID: 4217
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering: ONE, DIME
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 2.49 gr
Weight (oz): 0.0868 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.0775 oz
Strike Type: Proof
Diameter: 17.9
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Transitional
Coin Date: 1859
Denomination: 10c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 20+
Coinage Type: Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years: 1859-1891
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 4749
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1859 10c Transitional PR
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1859 10c Transitional PR
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.0775 oz +13.77%
$2.94
GSID:4217 PCGS:4749 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR67 CAC $57,500 $1,234
PR67 - $48,000 $1,234
PR66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR66 - $1,234 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234
PR63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR63 - $1,234 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234
PR60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR60 - $1,234 $1,234

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