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Entry Details
Coin Date: 1878 Denomination (Short): 10c Denomination (Long): 10 Cents Desg: MS Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 1,677,200 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Seated Liberty dime Coinage Years: 1859-1891 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 17.9 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 2.5 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: ONE DIME is centered in the middle of the reverse surrounded by a wreath tied by a bow at the bottom. General Notes: Proof-like surfaces. NGC ID: 23AP
