1878 10c MS PL

Name: 1878 10c MS PL
SKU: 374543

Greysheet & CPG® Values

Melt Value (Silver): 0.0723 oz

$4.56

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Proof-like surfaces.

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: 374543

Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, 1878

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: 1878

Denomination: 10c

Designation: MS

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Mintage: 1,677,200

Coinage Type: Seated Liberty dime

Coinage Years: 1859-1891

Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper

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