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1872 Seated Liberty Dime

Strike Type
1872 Seated Liberty Dime

Coin Details

Year
1872
Denomination
Dime
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Seated Liberty Dimes 1837-1891
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Mintage
2,395,500
Composition
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight
2.48g
Diameter
17.9mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$127 - $4,947

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$17,625 MS68 05-12-2015 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1872 Seated Liberty Dime is a dime produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Seated Liberty Dimes 1837-1891 series. Total mintage reached 2.4 million. The design is by James Barton Longacre. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.48 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4656.

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