USA 1 dime Seated Liberty Dime 1858
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Melt Price | $2.62 2.241g Silver |
|---|---|
| Region | USA |
| Denomination | 1 dime |
| Krause number | KM# A63.2 |
| Mintage | 1,540,000 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 1 mm |
| diameter | 17.9 mm |
| weight | 2.49 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Star
Creators: Christian Gobrecht
Reverse:
Wreath
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
ONE DIME
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
1858 was the final year in which mintages exceeded actually circulation demand, as the Mint was paying out dimes and other fractional silver coins in exchange for its silver bullion purchases at subsidized prices. Though produced in quantity, the 1858 Philadelphia Mint dime is not common in the higher circulated grades. In fact, Mint State examples may be more often seen, though precious few are gems. One would not know this from most value guides, which treat it solely as a type coin.Read More
