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PCGS Number: 4602 Coin Date: Seated Liberty Dime Denomination (Short): 10c Denomination (Long): 10 Cents Variety: Stars Obverse, Arrows at Date Variety 2: 1853-1855 Desg: MS Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Seated Liberty dime Coinage Years: 1853-1855 Mint Location: Various Diameter: 17.9 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 2.49 Weight (Ounces): 0.08 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. Arrows have been added to the left and right of the date. 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, if any, appears at bottom center under the bow. General Notes: Arrows added to obverse design. PCGS #: 4602
