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PCGS Number: 4596 Coin Date: 1851-O Denomination (Short): 10c Denomination (Long): 10 Cents Desg: MS Mint Mark: O Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 400,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Seated Liberty dime Coinage Years: 1840-1860 Mint Location: New Orleans 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. 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. Mint mark appears at bottom center under the bow. PCGS #: 4596 NGC ID: 238M
