1853 Proof Seated Liberty Dime - Arrows

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1853

Denomination

Dime

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Proof

Series

Seated Liberty Dimes 1837-1891

Designer

Robert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht

Mintage

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

2.48g

Diameter

17.9mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$24,606 - $24,606

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$97,750 PR66 08-09-2007 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1853 Proof Seated Liberty Dime - Arrows is a proof dime struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Seated Liberty Dimes 1837-1891 series. With a mintage of 5, this is an extremely rare issue — ranked 2nd of 5 mint variants by mintage, with less than 1% of production. The obverse features Liberty seated on a rock, holding a pole surmounted by a Phrygian liberty cap in her left hand and a shield inscribed LIBERTY in her right and the reverse displays an agricultural wreath enclosing the denomination (through 1859) or a wreath enclosing ONE DIME with the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (1860-1891). Arrows added at the date and rays on the reverse to indicate a weight reduction mandated by Congress. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value is approximately $25K. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.48 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4742.