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Coin Date: 1854 Denomination (Short): 10c Denomination (Long): 10 Cents Variety: Arrows Variety 2: Shattered Obv #2, F-105a Desg: MS Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 4,470,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Seated Liberty dime Coinage Years: 1853-1855 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 17.9 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 2.49 Weight (Ounces): 0.07234 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-105a, Shattered Obverse #2 NGC ID: 239A
