Coin Overview Attribute Details Date 1887 Denomination 10 Cents (Dime) Type Liberty Seated (Legend on Reverse subtype) Designer Christian Gobrecht Mint Philadelphia (no mintmark) Mintage 11,355,570 Composition 90% Silver, 10% Copper Weight 2.5 grams Diameter 17.9 mm Edge Reeded Grade PCGS MS64 – Choice Mint State Design Details Obverse: Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a liberty pole and shield inscribed with “LIBERTY”. Date 1887 below. No stars on obverse—this is part of the “Legend on Reverse” subtype (1860–1891). Reverse: “ONE DIME” encircled by an agricultural wreath. “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” around the rim. G-4 Good- LIBERTY on shield not readable. Date and letters legible. F-12 Fine- LIBERTY visible, weak spots. VF-20 very Fine- LIBERTY strong and even. EF-40 Extremely Fine- LIBERTY and scroll edges distinct. AU-50 About Uncirculated- Wear on Liberty’s shoulder and hair high points. MS-60 Uncirculated- No trace of wear. Light blemishes. MS-63 Choice Uncirculated- Some distracting contact marks or blemisges in prime focal areas. Impaired luster possible.
