Obverse: Liberty facing left, wearing coronet, “1851” below. Denomination “ONE DIME” on reverse.
Reverse: A wreath encircles the denomination “ONE DIME.” UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds. There are 13 stars around both sides.
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Weight: 2.4883 grams
Diameter: 17.91 mm
Mintage: 2,130,000
Composition: 90% Silver/10% Copper
- 1851 Seated Liberty Dime Condition:
- About Good (AG-03): $200 - $300
- Good (G-04): $250 - $400
- Very Good (VG-08): $450 - $700
- Fine (F-12): $700 - $950
- Very Fine (VF-20): $1,000 - $1,200
- Extremely Fine (EF-40): $1,500 - $2,500
- Uncirculated (MS-60): $2,000 - $3,500
- Uncirculated (MS-65): $3,500 - $5,000
- Uncirculated (MS-70): $15,000 - $25,000
Remember, these are just approximate values and the actual worth can fluctuate depending on several factors such as the coin's condition, purity, and market demand at the time of sale.