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 20 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on May 22, 2026

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Top 100 Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	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.
	1849-O	MS64+	CACG 136682242	F-101b	Gem	$22500	New May 14! Among the Finest Known; Exceptional Eye Appeal. Previously from the Gerry Fortin Collection as a PCGS 64 CAC, the coin has since upgraded to a CACG 64+ making it the highest graded CAC coin. The other 64 CAC coin is the Bender coin which is tightly held in one of the finest collections of New Orleans coins. PCGS has certified a single MS 65 higher which is not CAC'd making this coin one of the finest 1849-O dimes in existance. With its exceptional preservation, strong frosted luster, and beautifual rose, aquamarine and blue toning, this one makes a good case for being the finest of the three. With (L)egacy designation on holder.
	1853 Arrows	MS66	PCGS 43203606		Gem	$4200	New April 17! Gorgeous Well-Struck One Year Type Coin. An unusually attractive coin of this one year type. This 1853 with arrows dime has a hammered strike on both sides with full head details on Miss Liberty and every vein on the reverse bold. Both sides are toned blue towards the rims with magenta centers with the reverse colors being especially vibrant. This is a perfect coin for type collectors.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	1870	MS65	PCGS 46135623	F-101	Choice	$3450	New May 22! Better Date. The Only 1870 Dime in MS65 Endorsed by CAC. From the Indiana collection. The CAC population report shows a total of 26 endorsed by CAC in all grades. This is the only MS65 endorsed by CAC with four endorsed at the MS66 level. This highly lustrous coin is mostly brilliant white. The obverse is well struck with smooth fields. The reverse has some strike weakness on the upper left stalk.
	1870/0	MS64	PCGS 38860216	TOP 54 F-104 R3	Choice	$1550	New May 22! Near Gem. F-104 Top 100 Variety. Well Struck with Attractive Dual-Sided Toning. From the Indiana collection. This 1870/0 dime packs plenty of eye appeal. Well struck and lustrous, the obverse is bathed in blue, magenta, orange, and yellow hues. The reverse is concentrically toned blue on the rims changing to magenta and then to light copper towards the center. There are some small marks on the obverse, but the reverse looks MS65 on its own.
	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 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.
	1875-CC Above Bow	MS65	PCGS 45211121		Gem	$3950	New April 17! Beautiifully Original. Attractively Toned. Popular CC Dime. Decently well struck Carson City dime of the more common Above Bow variety. The bluish toning on both sides enhances the eye appeal. There are a few miniscule marks on both sides that makes MS65 the lowest possible grade.
	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.
	1876-S	AU58	PCGS 24160755	F-124 R3	Original	$350	New May 22! The Discovery Coin for this F-124 Variety. From the Indiana collection. The large obverse blob on Miss Liberty's thigh is the defining characteristic of this variety. This is the very coin that was the discovery coin for this variety. The upper loop in the first S in STATES is incomplete. This is a frosty white example with slighly muted luster. There are a few scattered marks on the coin.
	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	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.
	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.
	1884	MS66	PCGS 81690599		Choice	HOLD $850	New April 19! Scarce type; Original surfaces. Dove grey pastel toning with golden highlights over very clean surfaces.
	1886-S	AU58	PCGS 18393616	F-102	Choice	$825	New May 22! Tough F-102, R6 Variety. Nice Originality and Well Struck. From the Evergreen collection. This is the highest graded F-102 (R6) that Gerry sold in the past 13 years and is listed with this variety on the PCGS label. Well struck and wonderfully original with good luster. There are some lines on the right obverse field. The reverse is pleasantly smooth.
	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.
	1891	MS65	PCGS 14166045		Choice	$875	New April 17! Strictly Original. CAC MS65 Quality. This is a no question original coin with no mentionable marks. Swirling a coin under a light, the reverse displays pizazz with rainbow colors and well struck details. In a PCGS Gen. 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1891-S	MS64	PCGS OGH 2648423	TOP 100 F-105 R4	Choice	$850	New May 22! F-105 Top 100 Variety. OGH. From the Indiana collection. This is an F-105 (R4) Top 100 Variety in a PCGS Gen. 3.1 (1993 - 1998) OGH holder. This is an original frosty white example with no major marks to note. The S/s mint mark looks more like a blob than an S. There are some mottled light brown toning spots on the coin which are more prevalent on the reverse.