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1838 Seated Liberty Dime

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Designer: Obverse by Thomas Sully, reverse by Christian GobrechtEdge: Reeded
Diameter: 17.9 millimetersMint: Philadelphia
Content: 90% silver 10% copper Circulation Strikes: 1,992,500
Weight: 2.7 gramsProof Strikes: About 5

Seated Liberty Dime General Grading Standards
G4 Good - LIBERTY on shield smooth. Date and letters readable.
F12 Fine - Entire LIBERTY visible, weak spots.
VF20 Very Fine - Entire LIBERTY strong and even.
EF40 Extremely Fine - LIBERTY and scroll edges distinct.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Has traces of light wear on many of the high points. At least half of the mint luster is still present.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.

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