1873 Seated Liberty Dime - Arrows
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Value Estimates
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
$11,750 MS66+ 06-07-2015 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1873 Seated Liberty Dime - Arrows is a dime minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Seated Liberty Dimes 1837-1891 series. The U.S. Mint produced 2.4 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 6 variants, accounting for 54% of the year's 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). The 1873-CC "No Arrows" is a major rarity with only one known example. Arrows returned to indicate another weight change. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $617 to $34K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4665.
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