coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 10c \ Liberty Seated Dimes \ 1840
Liberty Seated Dimes, minted from 1837 to 1891, are a prominent type of collectible coin in the United States, with the 10-cent denomination representing a significant period in American numismatics. The 1840 Liberty Seated Dime features an image of Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield and a ribbon inscribed with "LIBERTY." This coin is notable for its aesthetic appeal and historical context, reflecting the design principles and economic conditions of its time. Collectors seek these coins for their artistic value, rarity, and the insight they provide into 19th-century American coinage.
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1840 10c No Drapery | 10c | Liberty Seated Dimes | 1840 | Philadelphia |
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1840 10c No Drapery | 10c | Liberty Seated Dimes | 1840 | Philadelphia |
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1840-O 10c No Drapery | 10c | Liberty Seated Dimes | 1840 | New Orleans |