1891 Seated Liberty Dime

About This Coin

The 1891 Seated Liberty Dime is a United States dime from the Seated Liberty Dimes 1837-1891 series — the final year of the series. In 1891, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 23.0 million. This ranks 53rd of 55 years by total mintage, above the series median of 2.1 million. 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). The final year of the Seated Liberty Dime, ending a run of over 50 years. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 2.5 grams, 17.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 6 known die varieties for this date across 4 categories, including pre-cud, retained cud, shattered die and 1 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $23 to $6.8K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $10K in MS67+ grade at Legend Rare Coin Auctions. Designed by James Barton Longacre.