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1842-O Shattered Reverse Dime MS F-102A Values
Details
F-102a, Shattered Rev
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $4.53
Obverse: Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA adorns the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center.
Reverse: The words ONE DIME are centered and surrounded by an ornate wreath tied by ribbon and double bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. Mint mark appears at bottom center under the bow.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mintage:
2,020,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
O
Prefix:
Top 100 Variety
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Shattered Reverse
Variety 2:
F-102A
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
2.67 gr
Weight:
0.0868 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0775 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE, DIME
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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