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. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA adorns 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. Mint mark appears below the bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4118
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, 1869
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
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:
1869-S
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
450,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1859-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4650
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Coin Value History
1869-S 10c MS
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1869-S 10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1869-S 10C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 23 in 35, 108 finer (10/25). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 450,000...
$252
1869-S 10C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/88). Mintage 450,000. ...
$252
1869-S 10C MS63 PCGS. This piece is housed is a first-generation "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (10/21). NGC Census: (8...
$1,140
1869-S 10C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/126). Mintage 450,000. ...
$192
1869-S 10C F-101, R.3, MS64 NGC....
$1,140
1869-S 10C F-101, R.3, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,120
1869-S 10c PCGS/CAC AU58
$950
1869-S 10C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (3/55). PCGS Population: (13/71). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 450,000....
$240
1869-S 10C -- Corroded, Damaged -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 450,000....
$41
1869-S 10c PCGS/CAC AU55
$455
1869-S 10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (5/38). PCGS Population: (11/31). CDN: $490 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS62. Min...
$552
1869-S 10C F-101, R.3, MS67 NGC. ...
$5,280
1869-S 10C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/35). NGC Census: (2/42). Mintage 450,000. From The E.B. Strickland Collect...
$720
1869-S 10C F-101, R.3, MS66+ NGC. ...
$4,230
1869-S 10C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU53 Details. NGC Census: (1/41). PCGS Population (1/29). Mintage: 450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$109
1869-S 10C --Cleaned, Surface Residue--VF25 ANACS. VF 25 Details. NGC Census: (0/42). PCGS Population (1/30). Mintage: 4...
$53
1869-S 10C F12 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/30). NGC Census: (0/40). Mintage: 450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin ...
$53
1869-S 10C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/104). NGC Census: (3/64). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 450,00...
$204
1869-S 10C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/85 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (4/59 and 0/0+). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF4...
$234
1869-S 10c PCGS MS63
$1,106
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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