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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4077
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, 1881
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
ONE, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
2.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.08 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0723 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1881
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
24,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1859-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4689
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Coin Value History
1881 10c MS
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1881 10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$15,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1881 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/22). Mintage 24,000. ...
$2,400
1881 10C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (7/67). Mintage 24,000. ...
$588
1881 10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (11/8). PCGS Population: (10/12). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 24,975. ...
$1,920
1881 10C VG8 ANACS. Mintage 24,975. ...
$288
1881 10C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (7/72). PCGS Population: (8/99). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 24,975. ...
$408
1881 10C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/114). NGC Census: (1/80). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 24,975. ...
$360
1881 10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/68 and 0/6+). NGC Census: (11/45 and 0/0+). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62....
$780
1881 10C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/116). NGC Census: (4/80). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 24,000. ...
$264
1881 10c NGC/CAC MS63
$825
1881 10C -- Environmental Damage -- ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (1/67). PCGS Population: (5/75). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid ...
$278
1881 10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (4/57). PCGS Population: (5/67). CDN: $530 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintag...
$504
1881 10C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (1/67). PCGS Population: (4/75). Mintage 24,000. ...
$494
10C 1881 PCGS MS66 CAC
$3,525
1881 10C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/75). PCGS Population (3/89). Mintage: 24,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$352
1881 10C MS68 ★ NGC. ...
$9,106
1881 10C MS67 NGC. ...
$2,820
1881 10C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/88). NGC Census: (1/76). Mintage: 24,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$282
1881 10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/73). NGC Census: (0/65). Mintage: 24,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$441
1881 10C VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1/74). NGC Census: (1/64). Mintage: 24,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$460
1881 10C AG3 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/65). PCGS Population (0/77). Mintage: 24,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$150
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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