Seated Liberty Dime 10c No Drapery 1838-1840

Coin / United States of America / 0 / Various / Liberty Seated Dimes / 10c

No Drapery

coinage-type Seated Liberty dime
desg MS
designer Christian Gobrecht
diameter 17.9
edge Reeded
fineness 0.9
material 90% silver; 10% copper
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 4566
pcgs-number 4566
reverse-description The words ONE DIME are centered and surrounded by a wreath tied by ribbon and bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears at bottom center under the bow.
variety No Drapery
variety-2 1838-1840
weight-grams 2.67
weight-ounces 0.09418
year-display 1837-1838