1850-O Liberty Seated Dime Good
Numismatic
1850-O Liberty Seated Dime Good
The year 1850 marked a fascinating period in American coinage, captured beautifully in this silver dime from the New Orleans Mint. Struck with a purity of 0.900 silver, this coin contains about 0.0715 troy ounces of precious metal. It represents a tangible piece of mid-nineteenth-century currency, surviving today in a condition graded as Good. On the obverse side, the design showcases Lady Liberty seated upon a rock. In her hands, she supports a shield and a staff topped with a Phrygian cap, a traditional symbol of freedom. This iconic imagery was the work of Christian Gobrecht, an influential artist who served as the third Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. The reverse of the coin is simple yet elegant. The words "ONE DIME" are nestled inside a lush laurel wreath. Just beneath this wreath sits the "O" mint mark, indicating its origin at the historic southern mint in New Orleans. The outer edge of the coin features the bold inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" wrapped around the central design.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1850 |
| Mint mark | O - New Orleans |
| Grade | Good |
| Legal-tender face value | 10 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.0715 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
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