Liberty Seated Dimes

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Liberty Seated Dime Purchase Criteria: Eye Appeal, Original Surfaces and Full Strikes including a Full Head. Seated dimes that meet these combined attributes provide the best value for the money including being the easiest for resale when upgrading a collection. It is recommended that buyers consider these criteria when contemplating a purchase from any dealer.

Top 100 Varieties: Any Seated dime that conforms to requirements for inclusion in a Top 100 Varieties is denoted in the Variety column.

Rotated Reverses: Reverse images are best effort to capture the actual reverse rotation with respect to obverse position. If a rotated reverse is seen in the images, then this is how the dime appeared during photography and dime descriptions may not include specific comments as to the observation.

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There are 16 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on March 26, 2026

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Top 100 Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1838 No Drapery, Large Stars	MS66	NGC Fatty 244567016	F-111a	Gem	$4950	Cracked Obverse #3, Top 100 Varieties, Superb Gem Example, Sheffield Collection. A richly original example toned in a soft mottling of steel-blue, golden-rose, champagne-pink and olive-gray patina. The strike is fully executed with surfaces that are exceptionally smooth and well preserved. Frosted luster is noted under a bright light. An excellent candidate to represent the brief Liberty Seated, No Drapery dime design in a high grade Mint State type set. F-111a and previously listed as Shattered Obverse #3 by Greer and included in the Top 100 Varieties set. The obverse features a bold bisecting crack meandering through Liberty's portrait and the reverse is cracked through the letters AT in STATES into the wreath. Housed in a pristine NGC Gen 5 (1992-1995) holder.
	1838 No Drapery, Large Stars	MS62	CACG 618292545	F-113	Choice	$895	Reverse Die Flaw, Near-Gem at Grade, Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. Final GFRC Sale! - The new CAC Grading holders are constructed of a plastic that appears to be more translucent that the competitors. The 1838 F-113 Seated dime is intricately detailed in the GFRC photographs. I suspect the clear plastic allows us to view this beautifully toned dime at its finest. This dime features a bold reverse die flaw and is the plate coin with The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. Housed in new CAC Grading (2023) holder and straight graded consistent with CAC approval standards.
	1840-O	AU53	NGC 4717899002	F-109a	Original	$950	Thick Crusty Patina, Cracked Reverse, Original Surfaces, City By The Bay Collection. Consignor Price Reduction - 1840 brought the third year of Liberty Seated dime production at the New Orleans mint with ongoing quality issues. The F-109a was struck during that period by eroded and cracked dies. As a result, the obverse device details are weakly defined, especially at the date. Multiple radial die cracks through the legend are noted on the reverse. This is an unquestionable crusty example with thick brownish gray patina. A new release from the City By The Bay Collection. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1842-O	AU53	NGC 390294002	F-101	Choice	$1250	Rose-Blue Toning, Fully Struck, Challenging in AU Grades, Choice Surfaces, New Jersey Collection. 1842 New Orleans dime are well known for being poorly struck due to workmanship or lapped dies. The early New Orleans mint years saw aggressive die maintenance on the smaller demonization dies. Just arrived from the New Jersey Collection is a choice original 1842-O F dime with naturally toned surfaces with are also essentially unabraded. This deep South survivor has been well preserved. F-101, from the die pairing is most noted for full strikes from unpolished dies. This piece would be a CAC candidate if the grading was a bit more conservative, otherwise a fine representative for the date. Housed in NGC Gen 7 (1997-2000) holder.
	1851-O	MS62	PCGS 51066606	F-101	Choice	HOLD $13500	New March 3! Exceptionally Difficult in Mint State, Choice Original, ex-Gerry Fortin Collection. Ex. Gerry Fortin Collection. A date that is more challenging in Mint State than its earlier 1843-O and 1845-O counterparts. Since the mid-1990s, a search for an originally toned and fully struck specimen has proven unsuccessful. This leads to a conclusion that the 1851-O issue is the key New Orleans Mint State date. The CAC census validates this determination as a single MS61 example has been approved. The mintage is reported to be 400,000 from a single die pair, an elevated production number as Liberty Seated dime dies typically saw end of life at or before 250,000 strikes. To accomplish the mintage, the mint employees carefully maintained the dies with successive lapping resulting in the loss of device details as the output grew. Survivors at the AU level will exhibit lightly mirrored fields due to die continuance. This dime was struck from early die state rusted dies yielding a bold definition of the lightly frosted motifs. The bright light eye appeal, for the issue, is noteworthy including light rose-gold toning across the lower reverse. Gerry examined several of the PCGS MS62 and MS63 survivors and noted an uncharacteristic cloth toning pattern with vivid colors outside the realm of natural toning that was not suitable for inclusion in the Fortin Collection. This offering best suited my collecting criteria given its overall presentation. Acquired by Gerry Fortin via private treaty during August 2002 and fresh cross into it current PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder. PCGS #4596.
	1853 Hubbed Arrows & Date	MS65	NGC 3103683041	F-102	Gem	$1300	Orange-Rose Patina, Thick Frosted Luster, Gem Original, Sheffield Collection. Consignor Price Reduction - Thick frosted luster radiates from orange-rose toned surfaces on this 1853 Hubbed Arrows & Date F-102 dime. Both sides offer undisturbed surfaces and continuous luster during bright light inspection. This dime was struck by heavily eroded dies including two obverse die cracks that validate the die variety. A crack through the left end of the left arrow and secondly, a die crack through Liberty's head, are readily evident with 10x. I like this coin at the assigned grade and plan to move it into the web-book as an upgraded plate coin. Fairly priced for the overall quality. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1856 Small Date	MS66	NGC 6815787008	F-113	Gem	$3600	Gem Original, City by The Bay Collection.. Consignor Price Reduction - This near-finest known example reveals crimson and lime patina across the figure of Liberty, while the reverse exhibits deep auburn and copper color to the right. The luster is strong as expected for the grade level, and the in-hand flash is readily apparent. F-113, with an upward slope in the date. Strike is typical, with softness in the bow. Note, diagonal lines on both sides indicate roller marks on the planchet, as struck. NGC has certified 139 coins total, with six examples at MS66 and only a single piece finer, at MS67. The NGC price guide value is $5,625 in MS66, not inexpensive, but a fair value for an attractively toned example near the top of the grading pyramid. Housed in a new large font NGC holder. PCGS #4609.
	1858	PR66	PCGS 81482044		Gem	$5650	Scarce Proof Date, Single Finer, Brilliant Mirrors, Evergreen State Collection. A glittering, reflective proof dime with a large amount of cameo contrast. Rose-gold and blues decorate the obverse while the reverse exhibits center aquamarine surrounded by rose and gold intermixed hues. A hammered strike further establishes GFRC-Gem eye appeal. 1858 was the first year of "official" public proof sales by the Mint. Although Breen estimated just 80 proofs issued and later estimates suggested 100 or so proofs. PCGS estimates 50-70 are known, however, few if any are the equal of this gleaming example. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with special D.L. Hansen pedigree label and CAC approval. An important Evergreen State Collection release.
	1858-O	MS64	PCGS 25394025		Choice	HOLD $3400	New March 3! Nice Frosty Luster. This well struck coin has excellent frosty luster with nice coppery toning at the peripheries. Only light scattered marks with a light scratch in the right obverse field.
	1859	PR66CAM	PCGS 34722611		Gem	$4750	Final Year of the With Stars Type, Watery Cameo Mirrors, Reflective White Presentation, Evergreen State Collection. One of the truly eye appealing proof dimes in the Evergreen State Collection is this reflective white example with stark field-to-device contrast. Each side of this sharply struck, impressively preserved Superb Gem proof presents watery mirrored and a superior viewing experience. The surfaces are free of contact marks, with only microscopic hairlines noted on the obverse with a 10x and bright light. The intense brilliance of the mirrors easily amplify any imperfections as we see in today's modern sliver commemorative coinage. This offering is also an important date among type collectors as the 1859 issue is the final proof in the With Stars Seated dime series. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder and competitively priced.
	1859	PR64	PCGS 50064684	F-102	Choice	$1365	Near Gem Original, Crusty Gray Patina, Active Mirrors, Fully Struck, Former Gerry Fortin Reference Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - At GFRC, we like our Liberty Seated coinage, including proofs, to have 100% natural surfaces and crusty gray patina where possible. This is the case for this near gem 1859 proof strike. Sourced from a Heritage auction during November 2003 due to the atypical crusty obverse toning with incremental gray patina on the reverse. Under the toning are active mirrors. Strike is absolutely hammered. 1859 proofs were struck from two different obverse dies labeled as F-101 and F-102 in the "web-book". F-101 is the more common of the two proof dies while F-102 accounts for about one in five of the proof dimes seen. This F-102 obverse presents a medium level date while F-101 exhibits a upward sloping. This F-102 dime continues to be the proof plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Die Variety Collectors online reference. Previously sold to a client who has decided to liquidate his Seated dime proof set, therefore resulting to the price list. This is an atypical proof example for fans of crusty originality. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2003) holder.
	1859	MS65	NGC 1875970007	F-103	Gem	$2450	Extra 9 in Gown, Gem Original, Cleveland Collection. Final GFRC Sale Offering - The Cleveland Collection is releasing this 1859 F-103 gem Seated Dime that originated from the Fortin core set collection during November 2022. It is an excellent example of a With Stars misplaced date. The bottom loop of the extra 9 digit in the gown was evident in Kam Ahwash's Encyclopedia for 14 years until Fortin discovered its existence during 1991. This is a popular variety that is listed as #46 in the Top 100 Varieties set and also included in the Top 25 Misplaced Date set. Let's get back to the offered example. Crusty coin-gray patina covers both side of this gem along with speckled ebony-gray at the stars and legend. Strike is complete with elevated motifs, especially the reverse wreath leaves. Surfaces are entirely unabraded. Purchased by Fortin during February 2007 from Jason Carter and employed as the F-103 plate coin with The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. Housed in NGC Gen 17 (2004-2008) holder with CAC approval.
	1860	PR66CAM	PCGS 21231151	F-101	Gem	$3360	Cameo Designation, Gem Original, Evergreen State Collection.. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - 1860 brought the introduction of the Longacre-Paquet Liberty Seated dime redesign. This new obverse design (Type 1) lasted only through 1861 before being promptly replaced with a more robust design (Type 2) that was less "delicate" and subject to rapid wear. The 1860 proof obverse exhibits a group of horizontal die lines starting from the sixth stripe in the shield and moving right, under the scroll at LIBE(RTY), and ending at the fold in Liberty's gown line. This superb gem example presents an opportunity to study the delicate design features. Accurately designated as a cameo given the heavily frosted main devices that are surrounded by mirrored fields. The PCGS certification is accurate as surfaces are entirely unabraded and free off the faintest hairlines. Mirrors are sharp with faint amounts of whitish-gray toning at the date and on the upper obverse. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder.
	1860	PR65+CAM	PCGS 25619936	F-101	Gem	$2665	Superb Gem Type 1 Obverse Presentation, Brilliant Reflective Mirrors, Tenafly Collection. Final Consignor Price Reduction! - What a pleasure to be again offering this magnificent 1860 proof strike that originated from the Washington State Collection. 1860 brought 1,000 proof strike with the newly engraved and hubbed Type 1 obverse design per Longacre-Paquet. The design proved to be unpopular due to rapid wear of the high points and a flat overall appearance. When examining this piece, one of the finer extant, the intricate device details become apparent. I promptly noted that Liberty's legs and breasts are quite elevated as compared to the low relief head details. Fields are brilliant reflective and surround frosted motifs. The Cameo eye appeal is thoroughly pleasing. If attempting to build a Liberty Seated dime proof set collection (1856-1891), this example will set the bar for premium quality and warrants a strong bid. CAC has approved 6 at the PR65 grade with eight finer. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #84753.
	1864	MS66	PCGS 35690560	F-102a	Gem	$15000	Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Lightly mirrored, reflective luster penetrates the thick colorful toning of this Civil War piece. Aqua and russet patina predominate, with neon shades additionally present above the figure of Liberty. F-101a, with a defect at the upper right of O(NE), the same reverse die as used in 1863. Clashing is evident beneath DIME. This piece is tied for finest known at CAC with three other pieces. The overall CAC population is 24 pieces, and the CAC price guide is $7,200. Ex. GFRC. This piece represent yet another exceptional gem from the Newtown consignor, a pedigree that will long be remembered among Seated dime specialists. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval.
	1870	PR66CAM	PCGS 09945870	F-103	Gem	$3080	Gem Original, Evergreen State Collection.. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - The Evergreen State Collection continues to release top rate proof Seated dimes including this 1870 F-103 which is illustrated as a CoinFacts plate coin. This is a sharply detailed example with the first S in STATES showing incomplete detail due to excessive die polishing. A bold die crack connects the ribbon ends and validate the variety attribution. The fields are brightly mirrored and reflective with pale gold toning being noted during in-hand inspection which are also captured by GFRC illustrations). Surfaces are unabraded with heavy die polish lines in the right obverse field. Frosty devices contrast boldly against the mirrored fields. The PCGS population is 5 in PR66 Cameo with a single finer, Last auction appearance is CSNS U.S. Coins Sale (Heritage 4/2018), Lot 3220 and previously FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2014), Lot 4006. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder.
	1871	PF66CAM	NGC 1782097016	F-101	Gem	$4350	Repunched 18 Proof Strike, Gem Original, Evergreen State Collection. Frosty devices contrast strongly with the watery fields, and this full Cameo piece is a headlight when viewed under a light source. Centers are icy and untoned, while a ring of russet patina rests at the obverse and reverse rims. F-101, with repunching easily evident in the 1. There are two proof die pairs for this year. NGC has certified 36 pieces total in Cameo Proof. Most collectors of Seated coinage tend toward circulated pieces, with the result that these flashy, reflective Proof examples are somewhat overlooked. Housed in NGC Gen 17 (2004-2008) holder.
	1872 Misplaced Date	PR65	PCGS 45745479	F-109	Gem	$2070	Misplaced Date, Gem Original, Evergreen State Collection.. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - As a Top 100 listed variety, the 1872 F-109 die pairing features the base of a 2 digit erroneously placed into the base. Both proof and circulation strikes were struck with this pairing with proof strikes being more elusive. This GFRC-Gem rated proof example offers brilliant reflectance from copper-gold toned surfaces. The lettering sharpness and overall strike, though not as pronounced as issues from 1860s, is typical and well produced. Under a bright light, the presentation is undisturbed with sharp mirrors. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder. The label documents the die variety attribution as F-109, MPD.
	1873 No Arrows, Open 3	MS62	PCGS 29461411	F-105	Original	$1150	Better Open 3 Variety, Lightly Mirrored, Near-Choice, Evergreen State Collection. Finally, a e emerges as a duplicate from the . This Mint State 1873 Open 3 F-105 Seated dime presents lightly mirrored fields and reflective luster when placed under a bright light. The in hand olive toning shifts to a pretty golden orange on the obverse while the reverse is mostly gold with blues and rose at the top and bottom rims. Partial wire rims are also noted. The Seated Dime web-book plate coin is currently a VF20, thus a dramatic improvement for the collecting community and the new owner. An obverse mark in the lower left field holds this one back from a full GFRC-Choice quality rating. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder. Ex. Massachusetts Collection with the sales record in the Sales Archive.
	1873 Doubled Die Obverse	AU53	NGC 6635747001	TOP #60 F-103	Original	$7500	High Grade Doubled Die Obverse, Bold Shield Doubling, Light Gray, Peripheral Gold. From Europe comes a high grade 1873 Arrows F-103 Doubled Die Obverse dime for die variety specialist consideration. This NGC AU53 example is fresh to market, to my knowledge. The doubling on the upper right shield is dramatic with a second counter clockwise rotated hubbing. Few examples are known at such a high grade level where the doubling is readily prominent and easily enjoyed. This new specimen offers even light gray surfaces along with a band of peripheral gold on both sides. Surfaces are steely reflective when placed under a bright light. A complete strike is readily evident on the obverse, which is critical for this variety while the reverse is weakly impressed at the upper left wheat grains. The two finest known examples are the Garner specimen which GFRC recently sold for $18,500 and an white NGC MS61 example which I have lost track of. During April 2018, the third finest known example, from the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection, was sold at $7000. This piece graded PCGS AU55 without CAC approval. Freshly graded and housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1875	PR65CAM	PCGS 20215971	F-101	Gem	$1240	Cameo Designation, Gem Original, Evergreen State Collection.. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - 1875 proof coinage includes the Indian cent, the Seated dime, quarter, and half dollar coupled with the Trade dollar. Of the 700 dimes struck, few have risen to the lofty gem cameo certification. This Evergreen State Collection specimen is fully struck with brilliant mirrors. The surfaces are mostly untoned with a trace of gold at the borders. The fields are pristine and without hairlines or lint marks. Undeniably, this lot was struck with the F-101 die pairing based on date position and an arcing die line to the top left of (O)NE. Thought the Fortin online reference reports repunching at the 1 digit, this specimen does not exhibit this anomaly. PCGS has certified 12 at this grade with 14 finer. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder.
	1876	PF64+Cameo	NGC 4251078017		Gem	$900	Gem Original, 1876 Proof Set, Pre-Whitman Baltimore Offering. Consignor Price Reduction! - Flashy watery mirrors are quite pleasing under a bright light. The reflectance is particularly sharp and eye catching. The faintest hairlines are noted under a 10x but require search on radiant mirrors. Housed in new large font NGC holder with Rev. Dr. James G.K. McClure pedigree listed on the label.
	1876	PF64	CACG 683040102		Choice	$925	New March 26! Nice Mirrors. This near gem has excellent mirrors under bluish grey toning with rose highlights.
	1878	PR66	PCGS 05763149	F-101	Gem	$2070	Gem Original, Evergreen State Collection.. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - Fiery orange-red obverse colors overlay sharply mirrored fields on this 1878 PR66 Seated dime. The reverse is equally attractive with blended aquamarine and yellow-gold hues amplified by brilliant mirrors. Pristine surfaces are noted during a careful 10x inspection. The strike is complete from a Type 2 reverse as no proof are known to be struck with the earlier Type 1 reverse design. The wire rims are thin and razor-sharp. The PCGS population report indicates that 9 have been certified at this lofty grade with none finer. With respect to Cameo designated examples, there are 4 at the PR66 grade level and a single PR66+. A nearly unimprovable example with a fair reserve. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder.
	1880	MS64	PCGS 36155036		Choice	$1095	New March 19! Mintage of 36,000. Gorgeous Reverse. The mintage for 1879-1881 Philadelphia dimes were a small fraction from the high mintage 1872-1878 issues. This coin is original and nicely struck. The coin is clean for an MS64. Both sides have slate grey toning with the obverse having darker toning surrounding the date and United States of America. The reverse is lighter and would grade at least MS65 by itself.
	1881	MS66	PCGS 56533827		Choice	HOLD $4500	New March 19! Low Mintage. Frosty White and Nicely -Struck. Just 24,000 were minted. Interestingly, there are only 27 CAC examples of this date in all grades compared to 95 for the 1879 dime where only 14,000 were minted. The coin has excellent frosty white luster and is boldly struck for the date. Apart from an insignificant mark in the right obverse field, the coin is pristine. There are 8 CAC examples in MS66 with 4 higher graded CAC examples.
	1883	MS64	CACG 993083029	F-109	Choice	$575	Repunched and Broken 3, Pastel Shades, Gem Eye Candy, Frosty Luster, Active Cartwheels, Sheffield Collection. Consignor Price Reduction - A wicked nice 1883 Liberty Seated dime as we say in Downeast Maine. Worthy of its CACG near-gem certification with pastel coloring on both sides. Orange, gray, aquamarine shades decorate the obverse while the reverse offers a fiery rose center with orange surrounding the outer wreath devices. Frosted luster, while being immediately evident under a bright light, is move prevalent on the reverse. Surfaces are completely unabraded. Struck from the F-109 die pairing with partial lower loop on the 3 digit and repunching at the upper loop. Housed in new CAC Grading holder and graded consistent with CAC approval standards.
	1884	PR66CAM	PCGS 13354652	F-101	Gem	$1700	Cameo Designation, Intense Radiance, Gem Original, Evergreen State Collection.. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - Intensely radiant fields are the highlight of this superb gem 1884 proof dime. The untoned surfaces a hugely brilliant and warrants a sunglass warning for sensitive eyes! The motifs are heavily frosted and are showcased by disparate "dished" fields. The high relief strike is uniform with meticulously impressed devices. A faint line emanating from Liberty's nose is a link mark. There is no explanation for why this lot is not CAC approved other than not being submitted for review. A gorgeous proof strike that deserves careful consideration for type or whatever project that could make use of this gem. Mintage is a reasonable 875 pieces with the date well represented in grades ranging from PR65 to PR67. The reserve has been set well below the PCGS price guide value of $2250. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder.
	1889	MS63	PCGS 4672328	TOP #89 F-106	Choice	$445	Doubled Die Reverse #3, Golden Copper Patina, Accurately Grade, Cleveland Collection. Final GFRC Sale Offering - Doubled Die Reverse #3 is listed as F-106. There is substantial die doubling in the left wreath devices. The offered example is strictly original with a transparent layer of golden copper patina on the obverse and more uniform gold across the reverse. During bright light viewing, frosty luster is activated and accentuates the golden hues. Originally from the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection and a top quality example housed in PCGS Gen 3.0 (1990-1993) old green holder with CAC approval. The grading is accurate with a weak upper obverse strike that is not uncommon for this die pairing.
	1890	PR65CAM	PCGS 30041395	F-101a	Gem	$1335	Cameo Designation, Gorgeous Bullseye Toning, Tooled Die Crack Below Bow Knot, Gem Original, Evergreen State Collection.. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - This gorgeous 1890 proof strike validates that the Philadelphia employed reworked business strike dies for "proof strikes". The F-101 die pairing struck both circulation and proof strikes with the proofs coming after circulation strikes. What is amazing with this die pairing is a reverse die crack that developed from the right ribbon end downward to the denticles below the left ribbon end. Interestingly, an attempt was made to tool out the die crack on the reverse die prior to or during the striking of proof coinage. By using a side lighting source during the photography of the die crack for web-book illustration, the tooled area becomes evident. An important offering previously from the Gerry Fortin Reference Collection that is 1890 F-101a web-book plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder as purchased during early 2004.