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PCGS Number: 4578 Coin Date: 1840 Denomination (Short): 10c Denomination (Long): 10 Cents Variety: Drapery Desg: MS Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 377,500 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): 0.0868 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. A drapery (or linen) is noted from Liberty's elbow to her knee. 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. PCGS #: 4578 NGC ID: 2383
