Archaeological discoveries

What does a 1870 dime look like?

Obverse

* Seated Liberty design by Christian Gobrecht

* Liberty facing left, seated on a rock, holding a pole in her right hand and a shield in her left

* Stars above Liberty's head, and the date 1870 below

* Thirteen stars around the border, representing the thirteen original colonies

Reverse

* Wreath encircling the denomination, "ONE DIME"

* Arrows and olive branch crossed behind the wreath