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Coin Date: 1840-O Denomination (Short): 10c Denomination (Long): 10 Cents Variety: No Drapery Variety 2: Small O, FS-104 Desg: MS Mint Mark: O Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 1,175,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Seated Liberty dime Coinage Years: 1838-1840 Mint Location: New Orleans Diameter: 17.9 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 2.67 Weight (Ounces): 0.09418 Designer: Christian Gobrecht Edge: Reeded 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. There is a noted lack of drapery (or linen) from Liberty's elbow to her knee. Reverse Description: The words ONE DIME are centered and surrounded by a wreath tied by ribbon and bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. General Notes: Small O variety. NGC ID: 2382
