1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (reduced weight)
United States · 1856–1860 · Silver
0.0720 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1856–1860 |
| Denomination | 1 Dime |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Gross weight | 2.49 g |
| Fineness | 90.0% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.0720 ozt (2.24 g) |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Type | Standard 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, 13 stars around.
Reverse
Face value in wreath and the country name around the rim
About this coin’s value
The 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (reduced weight) 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.
More 1 Dime coins
- 10 Cents "Copper Disme" (Pattern)1792
- 1 Dime "Draped Bust Dime" (small eagle)1796–1797
- 1 Dime "Draped Bust Dime" (Heraldic eagle)1798–1807
- 10 Cents "Liberty Cap Dime" (1st variety)1809–1828
- 10 Cents "Liberty Cap Dime" (2nd variety)1828–1837
- 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (no stars around rim)1837–1838
- 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (with stars, no arrows)1838–1853
- 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (with stars and date arrows)1853–1855
Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (reduced weight)?
Each 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (reduced weight) 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" (reduced weight)?
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" (reduced weight) minted?
The 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (reduced weight) was issued 1856–1860.
Who designed the 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (reduced weight)?
The 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (reduced weight) was designed by Christian Gobrecht.
How big is a 1 Dime "Seated Liberty Dime" (reduced weight)?
It weighs 2.49 g and measures 17.9 mm across (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.