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KIRBY\'S COINS1800s Coinage • United States Coins1873 Seated Liberty Dime
Four-Coin Circulated Silver Lot
Detailed Identification & Mintage
Offered here is a lot of four 1873 Seated Liberty dimes, all showing the No Arrows design.
- Dates: 1873 (all four coins)
- Denomination: Ten Cents
- Type: Seated Liberty Dime
- Mint: Philadelphia attribution; mintmarks not independently confirmed
- Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Standard Weight: 2.49 grams per coin
- Mintage: 1,568,000 — 1873 No Arrows, per Kirby\'s Coins mintage reference
- Variety: No Arrows; individual Open 3 / Closed 3 attributions are not conclusively established
Individual Coin Condition Assessments
Coins are identified by their positions in the supplied four-coin group photographs.
Coin 1 — Upper Left
Identification: 1873 Seated Liberty Dime, No Arrows.
Obverse: Liberty retains an identifiable seated figure, shield, and portions of the gown folds. Noticeable wear affects the head, torso, and raised details. Date remains clear.
Reverse: ONE DIME is visible with the wreath outline and some remaining leaf definition. Raised wreath details show circulation wear.
Surfaces and Rims: Light-colored surfaces with marks and uneven coloration. Rims show circulation wear. Cleaning history cannot be confirmed.
Conservative Grade Estimate: VG details, subject to surface condition.
Coin 2 — Upper Right
Identification: 1873 Seated Liberty Dime, No Arrows.
Obverse: Heavy circulation wear has flattened Liberty\'s central features. The seated outline and date remain identifiable, with limited interior detail.
Reverse: ONE DIME remains recognizable, although letters and wreath details are worn. Outer wreath elements are substantially flattened.
Surfaces and Rims: Darker brown-gray coloration, surface abrasions, and worn rims. Surface originality is uncertain.
Conservative Grade Estimate: AG to G details, with possible surface problems.
Coin 3 — Lower Left
Identification: 1873 Seated Liberty Dime, No Arrows.
Obverse: Liberty\'s outline, shield, and portions of the gown remain visible. Wear is evident across the head, upper body, and central design. Date is legible.
Reverse: The denomination is readable, with moderate to heavy wear across the wreath and central lettering.
Surfaces and Rims: Gray coloration with uneven toning, numerous fine surface marks, and apparent roughness. Rim wear is visible.
Conservative Grade Estimate: G to VG details, subject to surface condition.
Coin 4 — Lower Right
Identification: 1873 Seated Liberty Dime, No Arrows.
Obverse: Heavy circulation wear has removed most of Liberty\'s central detail. The date remains visible and the seated figure is identifiable.
Reverse: Substantial flattening affects the denomination and wreath. Major design outlines remain, but finer detail is largely absent.
Surfaces and Rims: Light brown-gray coloration with extensive marks and granular-looking surface texture. Rims show wear and flattening.
Conservative Grade Estimate: AG details, with possible surface problems.
Overall Condition
These four coins display circulation wear consistent with their age and use. Conditions vary, with some coins retaining stronger details than others. Surface marks, discoloration, and apparent roughness are visible. Any grades mentioned are conservative visual estimates only, not third-party certifications.
Please review all photos carefully as they serve as part of the description and represent the exact coins you will receive.
Shipping & Store Information
Coins will be securely packaged and shipped promptly.
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