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1 Dime

1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (without stars, date arrows removed)

United States · 1860–1873 · Silver

1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (without stars, date arrows removed) — obverse1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (without stars, date arrows removed) — reverse
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Melt value today

0.0720 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)

Specifications

Years1860–1873
Denomination1 Dime
CompositionSilver (.900) (.100 copper)
Gross weight2.49 g
Fineness90.0% silver
Actual silver weight0.0720 ozt (2.24 g)
Diameter17.9 mm
Thickness1.05 mm
EdgeReeded
ShapeRound
DesignerChristian Gobrecht
TypeStandard circulation coins

Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.

Design

Obverse

Seated Liberty looking right above her shoulder, with a cap on a stick and a shield, the country name divided on both sides

Reverse

The denomination surrounded by a wreath

About this coin’s value

The 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (without stars, date arrows removed) contains 0.0720 troy ounces of silver (90.0% fine, 2.49 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.

To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.

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Frequently asked questions

How much silver is in a 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (without stars, date arrows removed)?

Each 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (without stars, date arrows removed) contains about 0.0720 troy ounces of pure silver — its 2.49 g gross weight at 90.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.

What is the melt value of a 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (without stars, date arrows removed)?

Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.0720 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.

What years was the 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (without stars, date arrows removed) minted?

The 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (without stars, date arrows removed) was issued 1860–1873.

Who designed the 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (without stars, date arrows removed)?

The 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (without stars, date arrows removed) was designed by Christian Gobrecht.

How big is a 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (without stars, date arrows removed)?

It weighs 2.49 g and measures 17.9 mm across and 1.05 mm thick (silver (.900) (.100 copper)).

Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.