Lot 101
1857 Seated Liberty Dime
This auction ended on August 26, 2026.
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| Lot number | 101 |
|---|---|
| Auction | VARIETY COIN AUCTION – 8/26/26 |
| Date | August 26, 2026 at 8:05 pm CT |
| Auction house | BIGBIDNOW |
| Location | Columbia, Missouri |
Description
1857 Seated Liberty Dime, struck at the Philadelphia Mint. This classic 19th-century U.S. silver dime is an early issue from the Seated Liberty series and a popular 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.