1852 Seated Liberty Dime
| Lot number | 99 |
|---|---|
| Auction | VARIETY COIN AUCTION – 8/26/26 |
| Date | August 26, 2026 at 8:05 pm CT |
| Auction house | BIGBIDNOW |
| Location | Columbia, Missouri |
Description
1852 Seated Liberty Dime, struck at the Philadelphia Mint. This classic mid-19th-century U.S. silver coin is an early issue from the Seated Liberty Dime series and a desirable piece of historic American coinage. Please review the photos for the exact condition, surfaces, strike, and overall appearance.
The Seated Liberty Dime was designed by Christian Gobrecht and features Liberty seated on a rock, holding a liberty pole and shield on the obverse. The reverse displays the denomination “ONE DIME” surrounded by a wreath.
The 1852 Philadelphia issue had a mintage of 1,535,500 coins. Philadelphia Mint examples carry no mint mark. The coin was struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, weighs approximately 2.67 grams, and measures about 17.9 mm in diameter. It features a reeded edge.