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Dimes Seated Liberty 1856-P : Small Date
1856 Seated Liberty Dimes : Small Date
Type 2 Resumed - Stars and Drapery on Obverse
Mintage: N/A
Metal Composition: 90% Silver - 10% Copper
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Mass / Weight: 2.49 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.): The 1856 Small Date Seated Liberty Dime is one of the two major varieties of this coin and is depicted above. The date on this coin is much smaller and has a different style. The difference between the 1856 Small Date vs Large Date dime can be seen in the example image below comparing the two:
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
Good (G-4)
Very Good (VG-8)
Fine (F-12)
Very Fine (VF-20)
Extremely Fine (EF-40)
About Uncirculated (AU-50)
Uncirculated (MS-60)
Uncirculated (MS-63)
Proof (PR-63)
$19 $22 $24 $36 $69 $167 $352 $623 $3,966
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1856 Seated Liberty Dime (Small Date Variety) is Worth $22 in Average Condition and can be Worth $352 to $623 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $3,966 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts . Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins . The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin .
MELT VALUE: $1.9835
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Owned By: Harryguss Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Good
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Owned By: otto Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Owned By: greg2520 Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Dime
Owned By: owenfm11 Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: G-6
Owned By: cuffacon Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified