The 1853 Seated Liberty Dime – With Arrows was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 90% silver. Its circulation-strike mintage was 12,078,010 coins.
Condition & Photos
Heavily circulated, with gray toning and wear across Liberty, the stars, and wreath. Prominent scratches run across Liberty’s figure on the obverse. The date and arrows remain visible. Offered as an uncertified coin with scratches; no numerical grade is assigned.
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The obverse depicts Liberty seated beside a shield, surrounded by stars, with an arrow on each side of the date. The reverse features ONE DIME inside a wreath.
Coin Details
- Year: 1853
- Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination: 10 Cents
- Mintage: 12,078,010 circulation strikes
- Composition: 90% Silver / 10% Copper
- Strike / Finish: Business strike
- Designer: Christian Gobrecht / Robert Ball Hughes
- Variety: With Arrows at Date
- SKU: SLD0001
Collector Significance
Arrows beside the date identify the reduced-weight coinage introduced in 1853. This With Arrows design is a distinct type within the Seated Liberty dime series and appeals to date and U.S. type collectors.