1839 10c No Drapery

Coin / United States of America / 1839 / Philadelphia / Liberty Seated Dimes / 10c

coinage-type Seated Liberty dime
desg PR
designer Christian Gobrecht
diameter 17.9
edge Reeded
fineness 0.9
material 90% silver; 10% copper
ngc-id 23BR
obverse-description Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. 13 stars have adorn the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center. There is a noted lack of drapery (or linen) from Liberty's elbow to her knee.
pcgs-link 4722
pcgs-number 4722
reverse-description The words ONE DIME are centered and surrounded by an ornate wreath tied by ribbon and double bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
variety No Drapery
weight-grams 2.67
year-display 1838-1840