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PCGS Number: 537785 Coin Date: 1842 Denomination (Short): 10c Denomination (Long): 10 Cents Variety: Obverse Rim Cud Variety 2: F-103A Desg: MS Prefix: Top 100 Variety Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 1,887,500 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Seated Liberty dime Coinage Years: 1840-1860 Mint Location: Philadelphia 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. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA adorns the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center. Reverse Description: The words ONE DIME are centered and surrounded by an ornate wreath tied by ribbon and double bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. General Notes: F-103a, Obv Rim Cud PCGS #: 537785