Olevian Numismatic Rarities
1887 Seated Liberty Dime PCGS Certified MS64
Product Description
Due to improvements in the silver and gold bullion supply and advances in minting technology, the production of both silver and gold coins increased dramatically in the 1830s. The completion of a new and much larger Philadelphia Mint building in 1833 further supported the mintage and circulation of coins. These conditions prompted Mint Director Robert Patterson to seek fresh designs and hire Christian Gobrecht to assist Chief Engraver William Kneass, who had recently suffered a debilitating stroke.
Gobrecht ultimately created the Seated Liberty design employed on most silver coinage of the mid to late 19th century (1836-1891), including the half dime, dime, twenty-cent piece, quarter, half dollar, and dollar denominations. The obverse features Lady Liberty seated upon a rock, holding a liberty pole and cap symbolic of freedom in her left arm, and a shield in her right to defend it. The reverse design of the half dime and dime features a wreath encircling the denomination. With room for more elaborate design elements, the larger denominations feature an American Bald Eagle with outstretched wings holding an olive branch and bundle of arrows in its talons.
The Seated Liberty Dime offered here in Mint-State 64 (out of 70) condition has abundant original luster and a much sought-after pastel green, blue, and red toning. You will receive the unique coin shown in the photos housed in a plush-lined box with a certificate of authenticity.
Product Details
- Measurements
4.5"L x 4.5"W x 1.5"H
- OriginUnited States
āĀ Type: Seated Liberty Dime (1837-1891)
āĀ Designer: James Barton Longacre
āĀ Weight: 2.5 grams
āĀ Diameter: 17.9 mm
āĀ Composition: 0.900 silver, 0.100 copper
āĀ Net silver weight: 0.07234 oz pure silver
āĀ Obverse Design: Liberty, seated upon a rock, with liberty pole, cap, and shield
āĀ Obverse Inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / LIBERTY / DATE
āĀ Reverse Design: Wreath
āĀ Reverse Inscription: ONE DIME
Quality Assurance: The product offered for sale in this listing has been certified by one or more professional certification services, so you can be confident in the authenticity and stated condition.
Shipping Information
-
Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
-
Shipping PolicyDiscounted Shipping
-
Discounted Shipping$15.00 first item / $15.00 each additional
-
Ship In3-4 weeks ⓘ
-
Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation