1872 Liberty Seated Dime Fine
Semi-Numismatic
1872 Liberty Seated Dime Fine
The 1872 Liberty Seated dime offers a window into nineteenth-century American coinage. Struck in 90 percent silver, this ten-cent piece showcases the artistry of Christian Gobrecht. The obverse presents a seated figure of Lady Liberty, who holds a staff topped with a Phrygian cap in one hand while resting her other hand on a shield inscribed with the word LIBERTY. The year 1872 is clearly struck below her feet, surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. On the reverse, a detailed wreath encircles the face value of ONE DIME. This particular coin has survived in Fine condition, showing the honest wear of a piece of currency that actively circulated during the post-Civil War era. With a silver content of 0.0715 troy ounces, it represents a classic period of United States minting history, combining symbolic national imagery with practical utility.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1872 |
| Grade | Fine |
| 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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