1842 Seated Liberty Dime — Good (G)
A historic 1842 Seated Liberty Dime, featuring Liberty seated on a rock on the obverse, holding a shield and liberty pole. The reverse displays the denomination “ONE DIME” surrounded by a wreath.
This example is graded Good (G), showing significant circulation wear with the date and major design elements remaining visible. Struck in 90% silver, this early American dime is a desirable addition to a collection of 19th-century U.S. coinage.
Details:
- Year: 1842
- 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: 1,070,000
