coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 10¢ (Ten Cents, Dime) \ Seated Liberty Dimes \ 1861
Seated Liberty Dimes were minted in the United States from 1837 to 1891, featuring a depiction of Liberty seated on a rock. The 1861 Seated Liberty Dime is particularly notable among collectors due to its historical significance during the Civil War era. This dime is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams and measuring 17.9 mm in diameter. The coin's design includes a reverse displaying a wreath, with "ONE DIME" inscribed, which was standard for the series. Collectors often seek rare dates and mint marks, such as those from the 1861 issue, due to their limited availability and historical context.
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1861-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Dimes | 10¢ (Ten Cents, Dime) | Seated Liberty Dimes | 1861 | Philadelphia |
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1861-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Dimes | 10¢ (Ten Cents, Dime) | Seated Liberty Dimes | 1861 | Philadelphia |
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1861-S (San Francisco) Seated Liberty Dimes | 10¢ (Ten Cents, Dime) | Seated Liberty Dimes | 1861 | San Francisco |
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United States of America 1861 N/A Seated Liberty Dimes 10¢ | 10¢ (Ten Cents, Dime) | Seated Liberty Dimes | 1861 | N/A |