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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA adorns the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
ONE DIME is centered in the middle of the reverse surrounded by a wreath tied by a bow at the bottom. Mint mark appears below the bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
4123
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, 1872
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
ONE, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
2.49 gr
Weight (oz):
0.08 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0721 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1872-S
Denomination:
10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
190,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1859-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4658
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Coin Value History
1872-S 10c MS
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1872-S 10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$26,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $14 – $38,400
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1872-S 10C MS61 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: 3 in 61, 17 finer (1/26). CDN: $1,800...
$2,379
1872-S Liberty Seated Dime. EF Details--Damage (PCGS).
$264
1872-S 10C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/23). PCGS Population: (0/70). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 190,000. ...
$288
1872-S 10C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/70 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/23 and 0/0+). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS F...
$288
1872-S 10C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (2/16). PCGS Population: (5/28). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 190,000. ...
$690
1872-S 10c PCGS VF30
$370
1872-S Liberty Seated Dime. VG-10 (PCGS).
$180
1872-S Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-101, the only known dies. Rarity-4. AU-50 (PCGS).
$600
1872-S 10C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/33 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/17 and 0/0+). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for problem-free ...
$408
1872-S Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-101, the only known dies. Rarity-7-. MS-63 (NGC).
$1,998
1872-S 10C MS65 PCGS. CAC. Fortin-101, Low R.7. ...
$28,200
1872-S Liberty Seated Dime. Fortin-101, the only known dies. Rarity-7-. MS-60 (NGC).
$1,647
1872-S 10C XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (6/34). NGC Census: (1/18). Mintage: 190,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$376
1872-S 10C MS62 NGC. ...
$1,645
1872-S 10C MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,638
1872-S 10C --Damaged--ANACS. VF Details Net F12. NGC Census: (1/17). PCGS Population (2/34). Mintage: 190,000. Numismedia W...
$116
1872-S 10C AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$920
1872-S 10C AU55 ANACS. A faint wisp or two of light gold color can be seen under magnification. Generally well struck, with...
$546
1872-S VG8--Scratched--ANACS Fine Details. The current ...
$102
1872-S 10C -- Damaged -- ANACS. Genuine. Mintage 190,000. ...
$105
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