Seated Liberty Dimes (1837-1891)

Mint Location: Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco, Carson City
Designer: Thomas Sully
Composition: 90 silver; 10% copper
Weight: 1837 2.67g, 1853 2.49g, 1873 2.50g
Edge Type: Reeded

The obverse depicts the figure of Liberty seated on a rock, her left hand holding a liberty cap on a pole and her right hand holding a shield inscribed LIBERTY. The date is at the bottom border. 13 stars were added in 1838

The reverse consists of an open wreath tied with a ribbon, enclosing HALF DIME, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding.

There are Six Types of the coin: Type 1, No Stars (1837-1838), Type 2, No Drapery (1838-1840), Type 3, Stars on Obverse (1840-1860), Type 4, Arrows at Date (1853-1855), Type 5, Legend Obverse (1860-1891), Type 6, Legend Obverse, Arrows at Date (1873-1874)

Coin Values: The most sought after coins of this design are the uncirculated 1838-O coin, 1844, 1846 San Francisco, and the 1873-1874 Carson City. All Types are found in Fine to AU grades commonly. A slabbed 1842-O Type 3 MS63 sold for $3757 while a 1873 Type 6 MS64 sold for $1260

1838 10C Seated Liberty Type 1