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1853 Seated Liberty Dime - No Arrows

Strike Type
1853 (P) Dime coin

Coin Details

Year
1853
Denomination
Dime
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Seated Liberty Dimes 1837-1891
Designer
Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
Mintage
95,000
Composition
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight
2.48g
Diameter
17.9mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$30 - $795

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$28,800 MS68 01-15-2023 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1853 Seated Liberty Dime - No Arrows was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a dime in the Seated Liberty Dimes 1837-1891 series. The U.S. Mint produced 95,000 examples, making this the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total production. The obverse features Liberty seated on a rock, holding a pole surmounted by a Phrygian liberty cap in her left hand and a shield inscribed LIBERTY in her right and the reverse displays an agricultural wreath enclosing the denomination (through 1859) or a wreath enclosing ONE DIME with the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (1860-1891). Arrows added at the date and rays on the reverse to indicate a weight reduction mandated by Congress. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $30 to $795 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.48 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4599.

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