1837 DIME -
SEATED LIBERTY
(see also 1837
Dime - Capped Bust)PCGS
No: 4651, 4562, 4718
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 682,500
Proofs: estimated 30
Designer: Obverse
by Thomas Sully, executed by Christian Gobrecht; Reverse by Christian
Gobrecht
Diameter: ±17.9 millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - ±90%
Copper - ±10%
Weight: ±41.3 grains (±27 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia) below DIME on the reverse
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Images courtesy of Mid-American
Rare Coin Galleries
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated "No Stars" example graded by PCGS is
a single MS-67.
The finest Uncirculated "Small Date" example graded by PCGS is a
single MS-66.
The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-66.
Recent appearances:
NGC Proof 66. Ex - Ira & Larry
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I",
February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 1569, "No stars, large date", illustrated,
sold for $20,700.00
PCGS MS-64. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Lake Geneva Sale", June
28-29, 2001, Lot 254, "Small Date", illustrated, sold for $2,875.00
AU-55 Untoned. Ex -
Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "2000 Santa Clara" Sale, November
16-17, 2000, Lot 5229, not illustrated, sold for $506.00
About Uncirculated. Ex -
Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 299,
not plated, sold for $126.50
AU-50. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach Signature
Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 5534, "No Stars, Questionable Toning", not
illustrated, sold for $546.25
EF-45. Ex - Ira & Larry
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I",
February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 1570, "No stars, small date", not
illustrated, sold for $443.00
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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