1838 Seated Liberty Dime — Good (G)
A historic 1838 Seated Liberty Dime, one of the early issues of the Seated Liberty series. The obverse features Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield and liberty pole, while the reverse displays the denomination “ONE DIME” surrounded by a wreath.
This example is graded Good (G), showing significant circulation wear while retaining the date and major design elements. Struck in 90% silver, this early U.S. dime is an excellent addition to a collection of classic American coinage.
Details:
- Year: 1838
- Denomination: Ten Cents
- Type: Seated Liberty Dime
- Designer: Christian Gobrecht
- Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Weight: 2.67 grams
- Diameter: 18.5 mm
- Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Condition: Good (G)
- Mintage: 1,239,000
